Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Cathaoirleach, and the Senators for their contributions. I will specifically address amendments Nos. 52 and 53. They provide for the Minister to submit a report within seven weeks of the passing of the Bill to both Houses, confirming whether grants for three ancillary items, namely, accommodation, storage and immediate repair works, can be made available to a homeowner who has approval for, and has completed, a full demolition and rebuild but where further damage to the home, such as to its foundations, occurs.The Minister has previously advised, and been very clear, that if NSAI, having completed its review, determine that there is an issue with foundations, the scheme will be modified to provide for this.

The amendments appear to mistake section 22 grants for accommodation, storage and immediate repairs with the second grant option under section 25 and, therefore, we will not accept the amendments.