Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013
87. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to publish legislation for the levy to fund pyrite reparation work before the summer recess; and, if not, when he will commit to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33774/13]
View answerI attach a high priority to putting in place the necessary structures to deliver a resolution for affected homeowners who have been waiting for a considerable period of time for effective solutions to their pyrite problems. Following Government approval on a general scheme for a Pyrite Remediation Bill, work is advancing, as a matter of urgency, on the development of the Bill and it remains my intention that it will be published and enacted in the shortest possible timeframe.
Since its establishment earlier this year, the Pyrite Resolution Board has made excellent progress on developing the scope and detail of a pyrite remediation scheme, including the terms and conditions of the scheme dealing with eligibility, assessment criteria, procedures, priorities etc. In late May, the Board launched the initial phase of its website (www.pyriteboard.ie) where it provides an outline of the proposed remediation scheme including the scope of the scheme, the application process and also detailed guidance and information for homeowners on how to identify significant pyritic damage and on the steps involved in the assessment of such damage. The next phase of the Board’s website will include an on-line application system which it is intended will be available in the next month or so. Affected homeowners can register their interest on the website now and will be notified when the application system goes live.
