Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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1141. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on the general scheme for redress for Celtic Tiger-era building defects; the means by which apartment owners will apply for this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60148/25]

James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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The Apartments and Duplex Defects Remediation Scheme is expected to be established shortly after the passage of the legislation, the timeline for which is subject to Oireachtas process. The General Scheme of the Bill will be made available to undergo pre-legislative scrutiny and I anticipate this happening in the Dáil autumn term.

The Scheme will provide supports for the remediation of relevant fire safety, structural safety and water ingress defects in purpose-built apartment buildings, including duplexes, constructed between 1991 and 2013. It is envisaged that 100% of eligible remediation costs will be funded.

The Housing Agency will administer and implement the scheme. The legislation will provide for applications to be made by Owners Management Companies and will outline the details required for assessment of eligibility, the application process, and the supporting documentation required.