Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 May 2026
250. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he intends placing a cap on redress for apartment and duplex construction defects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37230/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Apartment and Duplex Defects Remediation Scheme will support the remediation of fire safety, structural safety and water ingress defects in purpose-built apartment buildings, including duplexes, constructed between 1991 and 2013.
The Housing Agency will administer the Scheme. Supports to assist Owner Management Companies in engaging Competent Professionals and Builders to ensure procurement compliance and value for money will be put in place, allowing for payment of 100% of eligible costs within the scope and parameters of the Scheme.
On 22 October 2024, the Government agreed the establishment of a Retrospective Costs Pathfinder Exercise from a representative sample of eight multi-unit developments, to identify and develop a potential appropriate process to address retrospective issues, based on fire safety remedial works completed.
The Retrospective Costs Pathfinder Exercise is now complete. A Memorandum for Government was brought to Cabinet on 21 April 2026, and approval was received on a number of policy recommendations on Retrospective Grant Payments. These policy recommendations will now form part of the drafting process and I expect the statutory scheme to be in place this year.
The Government is committed to consideration of remediation costs already incurred as part of the drafting of the Bill. Remediation costs already incurred or levied prior to the introduction of the statutory scheme will be covered, once such costs fall within the scope and defined parameters of the Scheme.
