Defective Building Materials

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024

Tuesday, 9 April 2024

Ceisteanna (670)

Pearse Doherty

Ceist:

670. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason the second meeting of the sub-group set up to examining issues relating to the enhanced DCB scheme, which met on 11 January 2024, did not meet as planned on 21 February; the reason a meeting did not take place in March; if there has been further communication with homeowner representatives attending the sub-group since its first and only meeting; and if he will commit to convene a second meeting in a timely manner with meetings then scheduled on a monthly basis. [14842/24]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

I established an Implementation Steering Group for the enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant scheme and a sub-group was established within this existing group structure, to examine an emerging issue relating to financial aspects of the scheme. The sub-group met on 11 January 2024.

Due to operational reasons it was not possible to proceed with the scheduled follow up meeting of 21 February 2024, however, my Department has been in communication with members of this Group since the January meeting.

I expect the next meeting will take place in the coming weeks.