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Defective Building Materials

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 July 2020

Tuesday, 21 July 2020

Questions (305)

Pádraig MacLochlainn

Question:

305. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the efforts being made to assist home owners with the 10% cost of making their homes safe and the relocation and with storage costs during refurbishment and reconstruction under the defective concrete blocks scheme being administered by Donegal and Mayo county councils. [16914/20]

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The Defective Concrete Blocks Grants scheme is targeted at assisting a restricted group of homeowners who have no other practicable options to access redress. It is not a compensation scheme and the regulations apply only in respect of qualifying works that have not commenced prior to confirmation of grant approval being issued in respect of a dwelling by the relevant local authority.

Homeowners cannot seek the recoupment of costs relating to temporary accommodation, service connections or utilities. However, temporary removal and storage of furniture and contents will be an allowable cost.

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