1731. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware that external walls (such as walls surrounding gardens and so on) can be impacted by pyrite but are not covered by the pyrite remediation scheme; the support in place for a home owner who has an external wall that is impacted by pyrite and is in danger of collapse but who does not have the means to pay for remediation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60579/26]

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 (Scheme), which is administered by the Board with the support of the Housing Agency.

The Scheme applies to dwellings affected by significant damage attributable to pyritic heave arising from the presence of reactive pyrite in the sub-floor hardcore material. The terms and conditions of the Scheme, including the remediation works covered, are available on the Pyrite Resolution Board's website at pyriteboard.ie

The management and operation of the Scheme, including the assessment of applications and the determination of the scope of remediation works in individual cases, are matters for the Board. Neither I nor my Department have a role in the assessment of individual applications under the Scheme.

There is currently no separate Departmental support scheme available for homeowners whose external walls may be affected by pyrite but which do not qualify for remediation under the Scheme. Homeowners seeking information in relation to their circumstances may contact the Board or the Housing Agency for guidance.