Pyrite Resolution Board Remit

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 October 2013

Thursday, 3 October 2013

Ceisteanna (164)

Dominic Hannigan

Ceist:

164. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way his Department and the Pyrite Resolution Board came to the figure of €500 for building condition assessments as this has not been the price that has been quoted to many homeowners who have been affected by pyrite; if he will reveal the quotes that they received from companies when they arrived at this figure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41692/13]

Freagraí ó Béal (1 píosaí cainte)

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

This is an operational matter which falls within the remit of the Pyrite Resolution Board. My Department understands that the figure of €500 is the overall maximum that will be recouped to applicants on confirmation by testing that a dwelling has a Damage Condition Rating of 2 consistent with pyritic heave. The figure was determined taking account of a number of factors, including the work involved in the assessment process, and is considered sufficient to meet the costs of procuring a Building Condition Assessment.