Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 June 2021
16. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the mica redress scheme review will be completed and the results communicated to those affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33466/21]
View answerI am acutely aware of the distress that the issue of defective concrete blocks has caused to people and families affected. What happened was wrong and I want to assure everyone affected that I am committed to having an effective Grant scheme to support them.
After working with the affected households and local authorities I am putting in place working group, with representatives from my Department, the local authorities and homeowner representative groups, to quickly review and address any outstanding issues in relation to the operation of the Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme.
The Group will examine issues such as grant caps, homeowner contributions, engineering and allowable costs etc. I expect that the review, to be undertaken by the working group will be completed by 31 July, and will inform any changes or improvements to the scheme as may be required. Following receipt of a report of the working group I will, following consultation with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and the Attorney General, bring proposals in this regard to Government.
