Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 February 2024
286. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage which stakeholders contributed to the review of the implementation of the defective concrete blocks scheme from July to December 2023 that is due to be presented to the Minister in the next few weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9058/24]
View answerI commenced the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022 (the Act) on 22 June 2023 which contains the enhanced grant scheme and adopted the related Regulations on 29 June 2023.
When I launched the enhanced scheme, I established an Implementation Steering Group and part of the Group’s remit was to produce a six-month report on the Scheme. As I have stated on previous occasions the Report is not a review of the fundamental terms and conditions of the Scheme as set down in the 2022 Act. Rather it is a report on the implementation of the Enhanced Scheme covering the period from July to December 2023 i.e. the first six months of the Scheme.
The Group comprises representatives of the relevant designated local authorities, the Department and the Housing Agency. The views of the Homeowner's are represented by the Homeowners' Liaison Officer, Mr. John O'Connor. I understand that the Report will be submitted for my consideration soon.
