Defective Building Materials

Wednesday, 6 May 2026

Ceisteanna (526)

Darren O'Rourke

Ceist:

526. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No.1759 of 14 April 2026, to outline the administrative processes between now, including the Order, and the date on which the scheme will be available in Meath; exactly which 'relevant parts of Meath County Council' are to be designated part of the DCB scheme, that is, whether it includes the whole of county, or particular municipal districts, geographical areas or individual properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32967/26]

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Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

The Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022 which underpins the enhanced Defective Concrete Block Scheme was commenced in June 2023.

The Scheme is currently open to applications in five counties, namely Clare, Donegal, Limerick, Mayo and Sligo.

An order for the inclusion of a local authority in the enhanced DCB Grant Scheme may only be made by an Order of the Government.

I have recently received Government approval for the designation of parts of the administrative area of Meath County Council under the scheme. I am now in the process of arranging for the moving of a motion for a Resolution in each House of the Oireachtas and subject to the passing of such a Resolution I will then request the Government to make the Order.

Accordingly, I expect that the designation process to allow for the inclusion of parts of the administrative area of Meath County Council in the scheme will be finalised shortly.