Pyrite Remediation Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2016

Tuesday, 25 October 2016

Questions (262)

Eoin Ó Broin

Question:

262. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of locations which will be eligible for the additional pyrite remediation scheme announced in budget 2017; and the details of areas to be funded. [31756/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government

The Pyrite Resolution Board, with the support of the Housing Agency, is responsible for the implementation of the pyrite remediation scheme.

In accordance with the provisions of the Pyrite Resolution Act 2013, the Board is independent in the performance of its functions, and as Minister, I have no role in the operational matters pertaining to the implementation of the scheme. The Board may be contacted by telephone at Lo call 1890 252 842 or by email at [e-mail].