Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013
928. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on a pyrite issue; and if he will respond to correspondence on same (details supplied). [37935/13]
View answerMy Department is working with the Attorney General’s Office to have the necessary legislation drafted and published in the shortest possible timeframe. Providing workable solutions to the pyrite problem has proved challenging; inevitably the legislation required to underpin the proposed resolution process is complex and has given rise to a number of legal issues which are currently being addressed.
I am acutely aware that many homeowners have been waiting for effective solutions for a considerable period of time and, accordingly, I will continue to attach a high priority to providing the structures necessary to deliver a practical resolution to the pyrite problem as early as possible.
In tandem with the development of the necessary legislation, I understand that the Pyrite Resolution Board is currently working on the delivery of its online application and processing system. While there has been some slippage in the timeline as originally envisaged, the Board is committed to having the system operable as quickly as possible. However, it would not be appropriate for the Pyrite Resolution Board to accept applications in advance of the required legislation being published.
