Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We commissioned a report from an independent panel and I am proposing the scheme laid out in that report. We set out the definition of pyritic heave and damage in the legislation.

I would like to widen the scope of the scheme if I had the resources to do so, but I have to set parameters. If pyritic damages get worse, the homes will move into the category that will be eligible for remediation if the scheme is still in place. I have to draw the line so that I am able to deal with the 1,000 homes that are worst affected.