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Defective Building Materials

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 February 2022

Thursday, 24 February 2022

Questions (264)

Thomas Pringle

Question:

264. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a commitment will be given to provide funding for a number of facilitators to assist applicants to the defective concrete block scheme to navigate the complex digital application form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10553/22]

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Written answers

I brought a Memorandum to Government on an enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme on 30 November 2021. It included an unprecedented suite of improvements to the current scheme. Government approved the enhanced scheme which it is estimated will cost approximately €2.2Bn. I aim to bring the required primary legislation to give effect to the enhanced scheme before the Oireachtas as soon as possible with Spring 2022 being the indicative target timeline.

Full details in relation to the changes announced are available at the following link:

www.gov.ie/en/press-release/e365e-minister-obrien-announces-enhancements-to-the-defective-concrete-block-scheme/

The relevant local authorities have responsibility for the administration of the Defective Concrete Blocks Grant scheme and queries from applicants or requests for assistance in making an application should be addressed to the relevant local authority. The issue of assistance for applicants with the application process arose during the working group discussions last summer. Both local authorities confirmed that such support is available from staff employed within its network of municipal district offices and applicants should therefore make contact with their respective local authority if they are having any difficulties with the application process.

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