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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: I thank the Chairman and Deputy Calleary very much. I think we are on the same page with much of this. This afternoon has been really interesting. I thank all the witnesses for their submissions. Coming from County Mayo, a number of questions are still outstanding for me. One thing that really struck me was when Mr. O'Connell said we are working in a live laboratory situation. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: It is perhaps to Mr. O'Connell first because he understands, as does everyone, that we are working in a live laboratory situation. How do we make the scheme flexible enough to be able to do that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: I know. I am really sorry to interrupt but I only have a few seconds. If somebody gets approved on the scheme and then finds the foundations must be replaced, how could this be integrated into the scheme? It is wonderful that Mr. Forde has confidence that no foundations will be impacted.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: If there are, I must be able to assure people.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: Okay. It will be included in the scheme if foundations are found to be in need of replacement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: This is a useful session for us to have at the end of the day. I want to clear up a few things that people have misinterpreted fairly quickly. Demolition and clearance are included in the scheme.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: Are the materials taken away for clearance classified as contaminated in terms of disposal because obviously it is much more expensive to dispose of contaminated materials.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: That is right. I do not want to take up time with it but could the Department clarify for the committee that it is not classified as contaminated because there is a big cost involved if it was to be considered that? I suggest that there is no need for it to be classified as contaminated material because it is naturally occurring.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: I would urge that this be done because it is a way of reducing costs. There is only one home in Mayo of which I am aware that was warned about a catastrophic event if the owners did not replace their home. We are not talking about a huge amount of money. Is there flexibility within the scheme that would allow for the handful of homes that have to be done? Perhaps it is not even a handful...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: If Ms Timmons could on humanitarian grounds, that would be great. I know Deputy Calleary will agree with me.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: If Ms Timmons could do that, it would be great. Our collective aim is to make this scheme the best it can be. Regarding the damage threshold, how can we avoid families having to live in a purgatory awaiting for the damage to be sufficient? Pyrite is a terminal condition. It does not get better. The witnesses from Engineers Ireland said there would be different thresholds in different...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: I want to know what happens in the meantime before the NSAI review. It concerns the ones in the system and those that will come on board before them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: That needs to be made clear to prevent people being excluded from the scheme. I could suggest that there be different timelines so if somebody is told he or she cannot get in now or for the next 12 months but in 18 months' time, he or she will be able to get in. We need to give people forward planning dates so that they would know because otherwise-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: On that point, I am very concerned about the number suitably qualified engineers who will be available, will stick with this scheme and stand over the signing off of foundations or structures. Could Mr. Benson address how we make sure we have a sufficient number of engineers to be able to do this work? Will engineers be in a position where they will sign off on foundations if it is deemed...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: Who is going to sign off on the foundations?

Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (22 Jun 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: I move amendment No. 52: In page 38, line 19, after “section 139” to insert “or to adequately explain non-compliance”. I will withdraw the amendment on the basis of the legal advice.

Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (22 Jun 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: I move amendment No. 60: In page 42, line 6, to delete “may” and substitute “shall”.

Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (22 Jun 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: I move amendment No. 61: In page 42, between lines 19 and 20, to insert the following: “(d) a summary of engagement with the students’ union and any proposals put forward by students and representatives of students to address issues of concerns referred to in paragraph (a).”.

Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (22 Jun 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: 7 o’clock I move amendment No. 27: In page 20, between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following: “(c) Not less than one of the persons appointed under paragraph (a) shall be a trade union representative of academic staff in the sector, nominated by the relevant trade union(s).”.