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Remediation of Dwellings Damaged By the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022
- Sponsor
- Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage
- Introduced
- 27 Jun 2022
- Last updated
- 11 Sep 2024
What this bill doesAI · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
- Establishes statutory grant scheme for homeowners with dwellings damaged by defective concrete blocks in Donegal, Mayo, Clare and Limerick; Housing Agency assesses damage and determines remediation options and grant amounts.
- Provides grants for remediation works, alternative accommodation, storage and immediate repairs; includes second grant opportunity for homes where retained blockwork later proves defective after initial non-demolition repairs.
- Creates independent Appeals Panel and Board for disputes; charges rented properties with grant amount (reducing 5% annually if property remains rented); revokes 2020 Regulations with transitional protections for existing applicants.
Stage timelineWhat do these stages mean?
- First Stage33rd Dáil27 Jun 2022
- Second Stage33rd Dáil30 Jun 2022
- Committee Stage33rd Dáil6 Jul 2022
- Report Stage33rd Dáil6 Jul 2022
- Fifth Stage33rd Dáil6 Jul 2022
- Second Stage26th Seanad6 Jul 2022
- Committee Stage26th Seanad11 Jul 2022
- Report Stage26th Seanad14 Jul 2022
- Fifth Stage26th Seanad14 Jul 2022
- Enacted23 Jul 2022
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