Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 February 2026
160. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to address an issue raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15425/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022 (the Act) commenced on 22 June 2023 which contains the current grant scheme and the related Regulations were adopted on 29 June 2023.
The Housing Agency act as agents on behalf of the local authorities under the Grant Scheme. Applications received by a designated local authority are referred to the Housing Agency to review the ‘Building Condition Assessment’ (BCA) report and determine if the home has met the ‘damage threshold’ for entry to the scheme.
Once a home has met the damage threshold for entry to the scheme, the Housing Agency appoint an authorised officer for the purposes of conducting an assessment, sampling, testing and categorisation of dwellings on a priority basis in accordance with the national standard IS 465:2018 to enable the Housing Agency to determine the appropriate remediation option and grant amount.
With regard to the insurance aspects of underwriting houses that have been subject to certified remediation works Insurance Ireland have confirmed to my Department that in general terms, once remediation is complete, Insurance Ireland members would consider the provision of standard household cover at standard terms.
