Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 December 2025
449. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when legislation to underpin the defects remediation schemes will come before the Oireachtas Housing Committee for pre-legislative scrutiny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71183/25]
View answer450. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his expectations for the full legislative process on the Apartment and Duplex Defects Remediation Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71184/25]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 449 and 450 together.
The Government has approved the drafting of legislation to establish supports for the remediation of fire safety, structural safety and water ingress defects in purpose-built apartment buildings, including duplexes, constructed between 1991 and 2013.
This legislation will provide a statutory basis for the establishment of a remediation scheme aimed at protecting the safety and welfare of those living in apartments or duplexes with such defects. 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. It is envisaged that 100% of eligible remediation costs will be funded.
The Apartments and Duplex Defects Remediation Scheme is expected to be established shortly after the passage of the legislation, the timeline for which is subject to Oireachtas process.
The General Scheme of the Bill is currently undergoing pre-legislative scrutiny. The drafting of the legislation is also being progressed and will be informed by this process.
