1748. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the remediation funding provided under the apartment and duplex defects remediation scheme will extend to multi-occupancy, purpose-built residential healthcare or supportive step-down facilities operated by registered AHBs (details supplied); if purpose-built residential accommodations managed by charitable social housing providers meet the criteria of an apartment or duplex under the current legislative framework where they provide long-term or transitional multi-unit housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59851/26]

1862. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing; Local Government and Heritage the current legislative timeline for the publication and initiation of the apartment and duplex defects remediation Bill. [62407/26]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1748 and 1862 together.

The Government decision of 18 January 2023 approved the development of supports for the remediation of fire safety, structural safety and water ingress defects in purpose-built apartment buildings, including duplexes, constructed between 1991 and 2013.

The Apartment and Duplex Defects Remediation Scheme Bill is expected to be published this year and the statutory scheme will be in place shortly thereafter. It is envisaged that 100% of eligible remediation costs will be funded.

In relation to the facilities referred to in the question, eligibility for support under the statutory scheme will be assessed in accordance with the provisions of the forthcoming legislation.