Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 December 2012
290. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a query regarding pyrite (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55102/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraDiscussions with the stakeholders are at an advanced stage and I expect them to conclude very shortly with outcomes arrived at on the basis of the pyrite report. I have already announced my intention to establish a Resolution Board as recommended in the pyrite report. I have previously stated that I will not allow the discussions to drag on and I am anxious to finalise this phase of the process as quickly as possible in order to provide homeowners with clarity in relation to proposals for a remediation process where there are no alternative options for remediation available.
Structural defects warranties/insurance schemes are provided by private companies and operate on the basis of a contractual arrangement between the relevant parties. It is normal for such schemes to have terms and conditions and my Department understands that at least one of the companies involved requires the submission of certain supporting documentation to substantiate the claim being made.
