Increased funding for Pyrite repairs

THE Government has announced €19m in extra funding for the Pyrite Remediation Scheme, an increase of €10m on 2015.

Homes currently affected by pyrite will also continue to be exempt from the Local Property Tax (LPT). 

Minister for Children, James Reilly, welcomed the measure.

“The problem of pyrite has created huge difficulty and stress for people all over country but especially in Fingal,” he said. “This additional money will help to continue alleviate this problem.

“I have been contacted by a lot of very concerned and angry homeowners. Hopefully with this additional funding we can accelerate the resolution of the problem for families in Fingal.”

Minister Reilly added: “This will allow us do far more remediation projects far quicker and advance remediation across the board. We will continue to ensure funds are there to eradicate the nightmare of pyrite for affected families.”