Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 October 2025
318. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the timeline for the Apartment and Duplex Defects Remediation Bill, including pre-legislative scrutiny by autumn 2025 and completion of the legislative process by Easter recess 2026, to ensure the statutory remediation scheme can open for applications by autumn 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53836/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Apartments and Duplex Defects Remediation Scheme (‘Scheme’) will provide supports for the remediation of relevant fire safety, structural safety and water ingress defects in purpose-built apartment buildings, including duplexes, constructed between 1991 and 2013. It is envisaged that 100% of eligible remediation costs will be funded.
The Scheme is expected to be established shortly after the passage of the related legislation, the timeline for which is subject to Oireachtas process.
The General Scheme of the Bill will be made available to undergo pre-legislative scrutiny and I anticipate this happening in the Dáil autumn term.
My Department is working to ensure the statutory remediation scheme can open for applications as soon as is possible, subject to the legislative process.
