1845. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of appeals with the appeals board at present in relation to defective concrete blocks; the number of appeals which have been decided to date; the average length of time each appeal is taking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62178/26]

The Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022 as amended by the Act of 2025 underpins the Grant Scheme which provides grant funding to people whose homes have been affected by Defective Concrete Blocks.

An Appeals Panel has been established to assess appeals made under the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the use of Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme. The Panel is independent in its work, with my Department supplying administrative support only.

At the time of writing 195 appeals have been submitted to the Appeals Panel.

I am informed that the Appeals Panel has reached a decision on 63 appeals.

Matters pertaining to the operation of the Panel, including the timelines for the processing of appeals and determinations, would be a matter for the Chair and the Panel.