Emer Currie (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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603. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on the apartments and duplex defects remediation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63694/25]

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 has been made available to undergo pre-legislative scrutiny, scheduled to take place later this month. The drafting of the legislation is also being progressed.

This legislation will provide a statutory basis for the establishment of a remediation scheme aimed at protecting the safety and welfare of those living in apartments or duplexes with such defects. Given the complexity of the issues, including the significant amount of Exchequer funding that this Government has committed to assist affected homeowners, sufficient time is required to ensure that the scheme is fit for purpose, provides value for tax payer’s money and contains appropriate oversight and governance measures.

When enacted, the Statutory 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 under the Scheme.