Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 January 2013
462. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if those persons whose homes have been affected by Pyrite and who have paid for remediation of their homes already will be permitted to recoup the costs; if so, the way this will be organised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2928/13]
View answer463. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if those who have had positive tests for both core and visual for pyrite on their homes will be sufficient or if further tests will be required; if further tests are required, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2929/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 462 and 463 together.
The Pyrite Resolution Board which I am currently establishing will, in conjunction with my Department, draw up the terms and conditions for the proposed remediation scheme. The terms of the scheme will set out the relevant eligibility criteria.
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is currently finalising I.S. 398 – Reactive Pyrite in the sub-floor hardcore material – Part 1: Testing and categorisation protocol. This standard will set out the procedures to be followed in relation to the inspection and testing requirements necessary to facilitate the categorisation of dwellings and determine priorities for remediation work. It will be a matter for the Pyrite Resolution Board to determine if inspections and testing which have already been undertaken are sufficient for it to make a decision based on the terms and conditions of the proposed remediation scheme.
