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Donegal 100% Redress TD Charles Ward has confirmed ’important clarification and changes’ for defective concrete homeowners following recent engagement with the...

Donegal 100% Redress TD Charles Ward has confirmed 'important clarification and changes' for defective concrete homeowners following recent engagement with the Minister for Housing, James Browne.

Speaking on social media, Deputy Ward said that the minister clarified to him that the commencement notice is not required before alternative accommodation can be approved.

He said: "This means that homeowners should not have to wait for building works to formally commence before accessing the support."

Additionally Deputy Ward said that Limerick County Council has removed requirements from its remediation planned works checklist.

This came after the TD highlighted how homeowners in Limerick were being asked to provide evidence they could afford any potential upfront costs or financial shortfalls before processing or issuing approvals for the scheme.

Deputy Ward said that the minister clarified that this was 'never a requirement' of the national grant scheme and homeowners in the county should 'not have been subjected to additional conditions that were not a part of the scheme'.

Minister Browne also clarified that the review under Section 51 will examine grant-related costs and other issues, with a view to producing comprehensive guidelines and a 'more consistent approach across all local authorities'.

Deputy Ward added that there was also 'another important development' relating to the apartment remediation scheme.

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He said the minister confirmed that 'consideration will also be given to a small number of multi-unit developments, that do not have functioning management companies'.

Deputy Ward described the clarifications as 'an important step forward' and said they were achieved as the 100% Redress Party 'consistently raises issues, challenges shortcomings and presses for answers'.