Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 September 2012
132. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will provide an update in relation to the National Standards Authority of Ireland examination of pyrite testing standards, development of method statement for remediation, certification of pyrite homes and the development of specifications for hardcore material; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41159/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have asked the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) to develop the following:
- a testing and categorisation protocol for reactive pyrite in sub-floor hardcore material;
- a method statement to provide guidance for the remediation of pyrite damaged dwellings; and
- a specification for hardcore for use under concrete floors and footpaths and to undertake a review of the guidance in Standard Recommendation 21.
Work has already commenced on the testing and categorisation protocol and the method statement. The NSAI has set up two broad based Technical Standards Committees and has also sought written submissions from the public. I understand that the NSAI intends to publish drafts of the documents for public consultation. The NSAI is aware of the timeframe which the Pyrite Panel suggested for the completion of this work and it is also aware of the urgency I am attaching to it.
