Peter Mathews (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 426: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the legislation in place to compel HomeBond, under its guarantee scheme, to undertake repair works on an apartment building when an independent engineering report concludes that there are structural cracks on the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18622/11]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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HomeBond is a private limited company providing structural guarantees for new houses. I understand that since November 2008, the HomeBond Insurance Scheme is underwritten by Allianz and covers dwellings registered after that time. As in the case of any private company its operations are a matter for its management and Board of Directors.

The resolution of any problems arising between home owners and their builders is ultimately a matter for the parties concerned - the homeowner, the relevant developer and the builder's insurer.

Any dispute in relation to the enforcement of contracts is a civil matter and I have no function in such matters.