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Pyrite levy legislation

Summary

Dessie Ellis seeks progress on legislation and an industry levy to address pyrite damage, amid concerns about delays and possible bank obstruction. The Tánaiste says a pyrite levy Bill is due this session, while Catherine Murphy indicates she intended to raise the same matter.

It is nearly two years since the publication of the report on pyrite-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

That is correct.

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-----and the Minister, Deputy Hogan, indicated at the time that he would deal with it fairly quickly. The pyrite resolution board has been set up and a levy was to be imposed on sections of the industry.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

What is the question?

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We were told legislation was required.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Will you respect other Deputies?

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I am asking about legislation.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

There are other Deputies here.

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I am asking about required legislation. When will it be brought forward?

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Which legislation?

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Is there a problem in the process of getting the levy from the industry? The word outside is that banks are causing problems.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

What is the legislation?

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It relates to pyrite.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

What is the name of the legislation?

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It regards pyrite resolution.

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There is a Bill listed.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Is there a Bill?

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There is a pyrite levy Bill due for publication this session. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government is bringing a submission to the Government on the issue next week.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Deputy Catherine Murphy is next.

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I was going to speak on the same issue.

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