Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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145. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the services the Pyrite Resolution Board can offer to householders who are affected by pyrite; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19551/13]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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I set up the Pyrite Resolution Board (PRB) to oversee and ensure the effective implementation of a pyrite remediation scheme for homeowners who have no other viable option to have pyrite remediation works undertaken. The Board is currently drawing up the precise scope and detail of a pyrite remediation scheme including the eligibility criteria, priorities, procedures and assessment /testing requirements etc.  It is also in the process of developing a website where all relevant documentation in relation to the remediation scheme will be made available.  It will take some time for the necessary structures to be put in place, including funding, to enable the Resolution Board to begin accepting applications.

The not-for-profit entity, being established by the construction stakeholders, will operate the remediation scheme and the PRB will work closely with it to ensure delivery of the maximum possible progress in remediating dwellings which are affected by significant damage due to pyritic heave within defined priorities. It will receive and assess applications for remediation under the terms and conditions of the scheme and will have oversight of the various stages of the remediation process to ensure that works are carried out in accordance with I.S. 398 -2:2013 - Reactive pyrite in sub-floor hardcore material - Methodology for remediation works. The Chairman and members of the PRB are committed to ensuring that an efficient and effective remediation process is delivered and that the public interest and the interest of affected homeowners are well served.