Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail)
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Under the Pyrite Remediation Scheme, allowances are available for tenants who have to leave their rental accommodation undergoing pyrite remediation. Section 12 of the Scheme outlines in full the costs provided to Scheme participants:

www.pyriteboard.ie/Pyrite/media/Pyrite/Updated/22-10-27-Pyrite-Remediation-Scheme-Adopted.pdf.

Section 12.4 of the Scheme provides that the vouched cost of the alternative accommodation, required for the dwelling occupants during the remediation works can be recouped from the Housing Agency by the Scheme participant. Recoupment of the vouched cost is subject to a monthly maximum limit of €2,000 (including VAT) and an overall limit of €6,000 (including VAT) per dwelling.

Section 12.5 provides that the vouched costs in relation to the removal, storage and return of the furniture in the dwelling, equipment and effects can be recouped by the Scheme participant, subject to a maximum limit of €2,500 (including VAT) per dwelling.

Section 12.6 provides that, where the Scheme participant satisfies the Housing Agency in advance that suitable rental accommodation cannot be obtained for €6,000 or less, the expenses in Sections 12.4 and 12.5 above may be combined, but are subject to an overall limit of €8,500 (including VAT).

Section 12.7 notes that payment of expenses outlined in Sections 12.4 and 12.5 will only be approved on the submission of a schedule of costs together with receipts. Claims for payment of these expenses should be submitted to the Housing Agency when remediation works are complete.

Section 12.8 provides that earlier payment of vouched costs, in part or in whole, may be approved by the Housing Agency where it is demonstrated, to the satisfaction of the Agency, that a payment of these costs on completion of the works would cause financial hardship.