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Pyrite legislation and regulations

Summary

Deputy McGrath raised continuing damage from pyrite and asked about regulations; the Taoiseach replied that the Pyrite Resolution Bill had already been enacted and described responsibilities concerning building materials.

Is the Taoiseach aware that several houses were knocked yesterday as a result of the pyrite scandal? We have the Pyrite Resolution Act 2013. It is a shame that the industry has not been regulated or that the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government has not taken action to show-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

When is the pyrite Bill due?

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There are a number of houses, a school in Balbriggan and many affected products on the market.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

No, we are not debating the issue now.

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It could have major consequences for the taxpayer.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Every day I have to tell the Deputy that we cannot debate a particular issue. We are only asking about promised legislation.

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I am not debating the issue; I am simply asking about it.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

As the Deputy is aware, the Pyrite Resolution Bill has been enacted. There is an issue for all builders, developers and quarry operators to determine whether pyrite is contained in the material they supply.

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Where are the regulations?

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

The Bill has passed through the House. I think the Deputy spoke on it.

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