Defective Building Materials
An official questions-paper heading. 443 questions (9 oral, 434 written), first 2025-01-22, latest 2026-07-28.
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| Jan 2025 | 9 |
| Feb 2025 | 31 |
| Mar 2025 | 19 |
| Apr 2025 | 20 |
| May 2025 | 19 |
| Jun 2025 | 25 |
| Jul 2025 | 24 |
| Sep 2025 | 24 |
| Oct 2025 | 27 |
| Nov 2025 | 40 |
| Dec 2025 | 15 |
| Jan 2026 | 30 |
| Feb 2026 | 28 |
| Mar 2026 | 32 |
| Apr 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| Jun 2026 | 41 |
| Jul 2026 | 13 |
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| Department | Questions |
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| Housing | 419 |
| Finance | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public Expenditure | 5 |
| Enterprise | 3 |
| Health | 1 |
| Children | 1 |
| Agriculture | 1 |
Debates under the same heading
Dáil debate sections whose official heading is exactly these words.
| Date | Debate section |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Defective Building Materials |
| 2026-05-19 | Defective Building Materials |
| 2026-04-21 | Defective Building Materials |
| 2026-03-25 | Defective Building Materials |
| 2026-03-05 | Defective Building Materials |
| 2026-03-05 | Defective Building Materials |
| 2025-12-18 | Defective Building Materials |
| 2025-11-25 | Defective Building Materials |
| 2025-05-14 | Defective Building Materials |
| 2025-02-13 | Defective Building Materials |
| 2025-02-13 | Defective Building Materials |
The questions
Paul Murphy
written
2026-01-22 · to Housing
398. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the apartment and duplex defects remediation scheme; how retrospective costs will be handled; and the eligibility criteria. [5143/26]
Louise O'Reilly
written
2026-01-22 · to Housing
400. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he plans to address defective concrete blocks in Rush and Lusk; the timeline for when the remediation scheme will be extended to these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5179/26]
Charles Ward
written
2026-01-21 · to Housing
156. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason the rates per square metre under the defective concrete blocks grant scheme have not been reviewed since the introduction of the enhanced scheme in 2023, despite significant construction cost inflation; if he will commit to an immediate review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4664/26]
Grace Boland
written
2026-01-20 · to Housing
633. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to his confirmation that Fingal County Council will be admitted to the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme, the precise status of the designation process; the steps remaining before Fingal County Council is formally designated under the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective…
Eoin Ó Broin
written
2026-01-20 · to Housing
668. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applicants for the defective concrete block grant scheme in each county in which the scheme is operational; the progress of each applicant though each stage of the scheme; the number of applicants who have drawn down payments at each stage; the number of applicants who have fully drawn down their f…
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn
written
2026-01-20 · to Housing
669. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when homeowners who have spent money since March 2024 under the defective concrete block grant scheme will be reimbursed up to the new maximum cap, following the passing of recent legislation. [4081/26]
John Lahart
written
2026-01-20 · to Housing
671. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the scheme to address defects in apartments and duplexes; to outline the current status of the proposed statutory remediation scheme which is being developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4271/26]
Cathal Crowe
written
2026-01-20 · to Housing
674. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Act 2025 will be enacted; when those who have been affected can expect to receive an increased allocation under the Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4315/26]
Charles Ward
written
2026-01-14 · to Housing
83. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the tendering and procurement process currently in place for the appointment of building professionals to carry out building condition assessments under the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme; the way in which tenders are invited, evaluated and awarded; the criteria used in assessing submissions; to …
Joe Cooney
written
2026-01-14 · to Housing
86. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he expects the Apartment and Duplex Defects Remediation Bill 2024 to be passed and open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2571/26]
Joe Cooney
written
2026-01-14 · to Housing
87. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of appeals made to date under the remediation of dwellings damaged by the use of defective concrete blocks scheme; the number of appeals that have been heard by county, by year, in tabular form; and the current timeline for a determination of appeals lodged; and if he will make a statement on the matter.…
Naoise Ó Muirí
written
2026-01-14 · to Housing
95. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of apartments (details supplied); the status of the scheme; the funding granted to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2691/26]
Cathal Crowe
written
2026-01-13 · to Housing
1407. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when a person (details supplied) in County Clare who has submitted an appeal on the defective concrete block scheme, will receive a response given that the appeal was submitted at the end of August 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74725/25]
Charles Ward
written
2026-01-13 · to Housing
1450. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the proposed apartment, duplex and multi-unit dwelling remediation scheme will provide for the remediation of all multi-unit developments impacted by defective concrete; the anticipated timeline for enactment of the legislation and commencement of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1…
Charles Ward
written
2026-01-13 · to Housing
1486. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of the consideration of letters of recommendation submitted by local authorities in regard to the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme; to confirm when such letters of recommendation submitted by Meath County Council and Wexford County Council will be processed; whether a submissio…
Pearse Doherty
oral
2025-12-18 · to Finance
176. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the engagement he has had with other members of the Government in relation to defective concrete block scheme since taking office, including to ensure that all victims of the defective concrete products scandal are treated as equal citizens and are able to access financial products and services on the same basis as everyone els…
Niall Collins
written
2025-12-16 · to Housing
543. 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. [71332/25]
Conor Sheehan
written
2025-12-16 · to Housing
547. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will run an awareness campaign urging people to come forward if they suspect they have defective concrete in their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71455/25]
Charles Ward
written
2025-12-16 · to Housing
562. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will urgently examine the situation facing community childcare in County Donegal, many community-based early-years services are severely affected by defective concrete; the specific supports available or that will be made available, to early-years and childcare facilities whose buildings have been structur…
Pearse Doherty
written
2025-12-11 · to Education
122. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the action she has taken regarding the number of schools in County Donegal affected by defective concrete blocks, believed to be at least 12; the further action she plans to take; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70830/25]
Shane Moynihan
written
2025-12-11 · to Housing
449. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when legislation to underpin the defects remediation schemes will come before the Oireachtas Housing Committee for pre-legislative scrutiny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71183/25]
Shane Moynihan
written
2025-12-11 · to Housing
450. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his expectations for the full legislative process on the Apartment and Duplex Defects Remediation Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71184/25]
Darren O'Rourke
written
2025-12-09 · to Housing
482. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the date on which he received a letter of recommendation from the Housing Agency in relation to homes in County Meath being included in the defective block scheme; when a decision will be made in relation to this; the date on which homeowners in County Meath will be able to apply to the scheme and conditions …
Cormac Devlin
written
2025-12-09 · to Housing
487. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will engage with an organisation (details supplied) to request information in relation to a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69203/25]
Cormac Devlin
written
2025-12-09 · to Housing
488. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has engaged with an organisation (details supplied) regarding a matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69204/25]