The planned scheme to remediate social homes affected by defective concrete was debated in the Dáil today.
Housing Minister James Browne introduced the motion outlining the terms of the scheme.
He said that designated local authorities or approved housing bodies will arrange a building condition report and engage an engineer to undertake a report in line with the IS465 standard.
Both will be responsible for engaging a competent contractor to undertake remediation work required and seek recoupment of any monies they expend in remediating a dwelling directly from the Department of Housing.
Local Authorities and Approved housing bodied are also obliged to rehouse tenants where necessary while a home is being remediated, this will be funded under the ancillary element of the scheme to a maximum amount of €462,500.
Donegal Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn criticised the proposal setting out the costs which could face Donegal County Council:
Fellow Donegal TD Charles Ward laid out his disappointment in the proposal pointing to the home completion rate:
