422. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware that the cost of doing the initial pyrite assessment for a homeowner is currently €3000 which is not refundable, if the home is not entered into the remediation scheme; his views on whether that this is unaffordable for many households; if he is aware of supports in place to assist with the cost where a homeowner has a concern regarding the presence of pyrite but does not have the means for this assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47042/26]

The Pyrite Resolution Act 2013 provides the statutory framework for the establishment of the Pyrite Resolution Board and the implementation of the Pyrite Remediation Scheme, which is administered by the Board with the support of the Housing Agency. The provisions of the Act apply solely to dwellings affected by significant damage attributable to pyritic heave, resulting from the presence of reactive pyrite in the subfloor hardcore material.

It is important to note that the Pyrite Remediation Scheme is a measure of last resort, intended for homeowners who have no other practical means of redress.

I would refer you to the document outlining the Scheme, including the application process, which can be found on the Pyrite Resolution Board website: https://www.pyriteboard.ie/Pyrite/media/Pyrite/Updated/22-10-27-Pyrite-Remediation-Scheme-Adopted.pdf

A dwelling to be considered eligible under the Scheme must have a significant level of damage which is explained in paragraph 3.3 of the Pyrite Remediation Scheme document.

In making an application to the Pyrite Remediation Scheme, an applicant is only required to submit a copy of a Building Condition Assessment to I.S. 398-1: 2017 prepared on the dwelling (as explained in paragraph 3.3 and 6.3 of the Pyrite Remediation Scheme document).

A dwelling owner who makes an application to the Pyrite Remediation Scheme that is successful and is included in the Scheme, the vouched costs for the Building Condition Assessment report can be recouped up to the set limit (in paragraph 9.5 of the Pyrite Remediation Scheme document).

In making an application to the Pyrite Remediation Scheme, an applicant is not required to arrange or have any hardcore tests undertaken.

Further information is available from the Pyrite Resolution Board, contact details for which are as follows: Email: info@pyriteboard.ie; Phone: Lo call 1800 252 842

Elected Members can make queries to oireachtasinfo@pyriteboard.ie