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For Written Answer on : 23/07/2024
Question Number(s): 1132 Question Reference(s): 32601/24
Department: Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Asked by: David Stanton T.D.
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QUESTION
To ask the Minister for Housing; Local Government and Heritage when it is expected to publish legislation to support remediation of apartments and duplexes constructed between 1991-2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
REPLY
My Department has been advancing the steps to put a scheme for the remediation of eligible defects in apartments and duplexes constructed between 1991-2013 on a statutory footing as a matter of priority.
Given the complexity of the issues, including the significant amount of Exchequer funding that this Government has committed to assist affected homeowners, sufficient time is required to ensure that the scheme is fit for purpose, provides value for tax payer’s money and contains appropriate oversight and governance measures.
The Heads of the General Scheme of the proposed Bill are well advanced and will be circulated for observations shortly. It is intended to submit this to Government in early Autumn.
