This can vary and is only established at contract stage. However, it is estimated that dwelling remediation works would typically take in the order of 12 weeks to complete.

Yes. It is a requirement of the scheme that you must vacate the property during the remediation works. Access to the property during the remediation work is governed by the contractor’s obligations under Health & Safety legislation. The Housing Agency will liaise with you regarding this matter.

Yes.  The Housing Agency will liaise with you regarding scheduling of this matter.

Yes.  The Housing Agency will liaise with you regarding scheduling of this matter.

No. The remediation work will be managed by the Housing Agency, who will appoint the Engineer and works contractor to supervise and undertake the work.

The Housing Agency has carried out a public procurement process to establish Framework Agreements for contractors to carry out the remediation works.

Agreements have been signed by the Housing Agency with the successful tenderers and the list has been posted on www.etenders.gov.ie.

To view this list, select “notice search”. Under the filters, select “published awards” and input keyword “pyrite”. Click search – the published tenders are displayed.  Click on “tender name” and select “view notice”.

On completion of the Remedial Works, the Works Contractor and the Engineer sign and issue the Certificate of Remediation to the Scheme Participant. The Certificate of Remediation states that the Remedial Works have been completed in accordance with the requirements of I.S. 398-2:2013: Reactive pyrite in the sub-floor hardcore material – Part 2: Methodology for remediation works.