Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 July 2014
148. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 111 of 19 June 2014, the position regarding the remediation of dwellings where the builder is still trading, in view of the fact that he is on record previously as stating that this did not exclude somebody from the scheme, but rather that they had to show that they made efforts to get the builder to resolve it. [28886/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraApplications from homeowners for inclusion in the pyrite remediation scheme must be assessed against the eligibility criteria of the scheme which include a requirement that the applicant has no other practicable option, other than under the scheme, to secure the remediation of their dwelling. It is not the Pyrite Resolution Board’s policy to exclude applicants from the scheme solely because the builder is still trading. However, as a scheme of last resort, the Board must satisfy itself that applicants under the scheme have taken all reasonable and appropriate steps to seek to have those parties who have a responsibility in this matter undertake the remediation of their dwellings.
I am satisfied that the Board will deal with this matter diligently and in a balanced manner which will ensure that a timely and efficient pyrite remediation programme is delivered to affected homeowners and that the resources available to the Board are used effectively and in a way that achieves optimum outcomes.
