Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 10 February 2015

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht

Pyrite Remediation Programme: Pyrite Resolution Board

2:20 pm

Photo of James BannonJames Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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I welcome Mr. O'Connor and his personnel to the meeting. This problem has been ongoing for the past number of years. A number of homes throughout the country are affected. It is a problem more prevalent in some counties than others. Are the local authorities still involved in testing of infill materials used in the construction of houses? It is important that they are if we are to ensure similar problems do not occur in the future. The current cost to the State of rectifying the problems caused as a result of light regulation over many years is huge. I accept this may not be a matter relevant to the PRB. However, perhaps Mr. O'Connor would provide some clarity on it.