Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2020
273. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the breakdown of the €40 million allocated in budget 2020 for the pyrite remediation and mica scheme for counties Donegal and Mayo; the estimated percentage breakdown in 2021 between pyrite and mica; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31193/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraBudget 2020 provided an overall €40m to fund the Pyrite Remediation and Defective Concrete Blocks Grants Schemes broken down as follows: €20 million to fund the operation of the Pyrite Remediation scheme; and €20 million to fund the Defective Concrete Blocks Grant scheme for the participating counties of Donegal and Mayo. Budget 2021 includes the same financial commitment for both schemes. Funding for future years will be agreed on an annual basis as part of the normal Estimates process.
