Pearse Doherty (Donegal South West, Sinn Fein)
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459. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider a redress scheme for the many homeowners in County Donegal who have had structural faults confirmed on their homes due to faulty building blocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25701/14]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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The remediation of building defects are, in general, matters for resolution between the contracting parties, i.e. the owner, builder, manufacturer/supplier and/ or their respective insurers. In the event that the contracting parties cannot reach a settlement by discussion and negotiation the option of seeking redress through the Courts can also be considered. In addition, a significant number of new dwellings are covered by structural warranty insurance and homeowners covered by such policies may be able to get redress under the terms of the policy in respect of structural defects in their homes.