Dáil debates

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

 

2:25 pm

Photo of Darragh O'BrienDarragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

As the Deputy will be aware, the new revised and updated scheme the Government introduced through legislation passed last year is the basis for how we move forward on 100% redress for families affected by defective concrete blocks. We are doing that. We have been engaging with the local authorities on the draft regulations and we will receive feedback from them. I expect to meet with the homeowner representatives within the next two weeks.

How mortgage lenders are dealing with some homeowners is an issue that has been raised with me, which we will continue to address with the banks. I will address this directly with the residents.

I am pleased to note that we are seeing applications, particularly from counties Donegal and Mayo, being processed effectively and efficiently through the system. We have a lot more to do in that space, but all those homeowners will receive the benefit of the revised 100% redress scheme. I will keep the Deputy informed of our engagement with regard to the banks on the mortgage issues.

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