Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 7 September 2026
1807. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the omission of an apartment complex from the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure fairness is applied in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61650/26]
View answer1827. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there is an appeals mechanism built into the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes for any complex that was rejected from entering the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62063/26]
View answer1828. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the number of apartment complexes that were originally accepted onto the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes but were subsequently rejected for any reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62062/26]
View answer1829. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62061/26]
View answer1833. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there is any flexibility built into the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes for any complex that was rejected from entering the scheme but meets nearly all qualifying criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62064/26]
View answer1834. Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if an apartment complex has been approved for or has had work carried out under the apartment and duplex defects remediation scheme for fire safety, structural safety or water ingress (details supplied). [62109/26]
View answer1932. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on whether an apartment block (details supplied) would qualify for any Government supports in the context of significant renovation costs and fire risks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63567/26]
View answer1933. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the case of an apartment complex that requires intervention regarding the wrapping previously installed on the building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63566/26]
View answer1934. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on whether an apartment block (details supplied) would be covered by the apartment and duplex defects remediation scheme in the context of significant renovation costs and fire risks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63568/26]
View answer1961. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding supports available to homeowners within an apartment complex (details supplied) in the case whereby their removal from the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes continues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63679/26]
View answer1962. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding other apartment or housing developments that were accepted into the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes but were subsequently removed in similar circumstance to a complex (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63678/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1807, 1827, 1828, 1829, 1833, 1834, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1961 and 1962 together.
The Interim Remediation Scheme ('Scheme') has been in place since December 2023, to provide an acceptable level of fire safety in buildings pending introduction of the Statutory Scheme and completion of the full remedial works.
The Scheme is for the funding of emergency fire safety defect works in apartments and duplexes constructed between 1991 and 2013.
As of the end of August 2026, 293 applications to the Scheme have been validated, having met the required eligibility criteria. These applications represent 25,947 residential units, with circa 75% in the Dublin region.
Applications are validated only where the eligibility criteria and documentary requirements of the Scheme have been met. Applications that do not satisfy the Scheme's eligibility requirements or supporting documentation requirements do not progress to validation.
The Scheme does not provide for a formal appeals mechanism in respect of applications that do not satisfy the eligibility requirements. However, applicants may submit additional information or documentation to the Housing Agency where this may assist in establishing eligibility under the terms of the Scheme.
As the Scheme is administered in accordance with approved eligibility criteria, there is no discretion to approve applications which do not meet those criteria. All applications must be assessed consistently and in accordance with the requirements of the Scheme.
The management and operation of the Scheme, including application processing, eligibility assessments and engagement with applicants, is a matter for the Housing Agency. Details on individual applications are not held by my Department. The Housing Agency is responsible for the administration of the Scheme and the associated operational data.
Elected member queries regarding individual applications may be addressed to the Housing Agency at oireachtas@housingagency.ie
I expect to be in a position to publish the Apartment and Duplex Defects Remediation Scheme Bill this year, and the statutory scheme will be in place shortly thereafter. It is envisaged that 100% of eligible remediation costs will be funded. Eligibility will be determined by reference to the scope of the scheme as approved by Government and the statutory scheme will contain a formal appeals process.
