Tag: Pyrite

Farrell calls for Government to establish investigation into rising insurance costs

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has called for the Government to establish an investigation into the insurance industry, citing the increase in insurance costs, particularly in the motor industry, as warranting such an investigation. “Consumer Price Index figures for April 2016 from the CSO have shown that, over the year from April 2015, there has been a…

Over 700 applications from Fingal made to Pyrite Remediation Scheme

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal has said that recent figures from the Pyrite Remediation Scheme show that works under the scheme are progressing in Fingal. A total of 1073 applications have been received by the Scheme form all affected areas, with 592 applications included but yet to be completed, with a further 198 having finished the remediation process. “Recent…

Pyrite homeowners can avoid expensive testing to avail of their LPT exemption

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has said that legislation going through Committee Stage in the Dáil yesterday (Friday), will allow pyrite homeowners to avoid the expensive testing they previously had to undergo to in order to avail of the exemption from Local Property Tax (LPT). “I have been working on this problem since the Local Property Tax (LPT)…

€9 million Budget increase shows commitment of Govt to helping those affected by pyrite

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has said that measures contained in Budget 2016 clearly illustrate the Government’s strong commitment to assisting homeowners affected by pyrite.   “As someone who has campaigned vigorously on behalf of the owners of pyritic homes, I am pleased with the measures contained in the Budget. There has been a significant increase in…

Farrell welcomes Minister Coffey to Rush to review progress of pyrite remediation scheme

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, welcomed the Minister of State responsible for Housing, Paudie Coffey to Ravenswell Estate in Rush to review, first hand, the progress of works being carried out under the pyrite remediation scheme.   “I am pleased that Minister Coffey accepted my request that he visit Ravenswell Estate in Rush to review the work…

Home insurance refusal to owners of remediated properties must be addressed

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has today (Thursday) raised the issue of home insurance being refused to owners of pyrite remediated properties with the Minister of State in the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, Paudie Coffey TD. “The issue of pyrite remediated properties being refused home insurance is one which must be addressed urgently.…

Farrell welcomes more funding for pyrite affected homes.

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has welcomed the announcement from Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan of further funding for the pyrite remediation scheme. Minister Hogan’s announcement today (Wednesday) brings funding levels to €20 million to date.   “The increase in funding to the pyrite remediation scheme is a positive step in tackling this issue and helping…

A resolution for families affected by Pyrite

A resolution for families affected by Pyrite– Farrell Funding for the Pyrite Resolution Board has been approved Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the announcement by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan T.D, that the Government has approved Exchequer funding for a pyrite remediation scheme to be implemented under…