998. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will clarify the position regarding the eligibility of apartments, duplexes and other multi-unit dwellings under the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme; the reason, under the previous scheme, the term “dwelling” was defined to include a house, apartment, duplex or maisonette, whereas under the enhanced scheme, the term “dwelling” is now restricted to a house, thereby excluding apartments, maisonettes and duplexes; if he will acknowledge that, in view of this legislative change, it is incorrect to suggest that all affected homes can be remediated, as only certain types of homes are eligible; if he will outline the actions he intends to take to rectify this matter and ensure that residents of apartments and multi-unit developments are not excluded from access to redress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57775/25]

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998. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will clarify the position regarding the eligibility of apartments, duplexes and other multi-unit dwellings under the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme; the reason, under the previous scheme, the term “dwelling” was defined to include a house, apartment, duplex or maisonette, whereas under the enhanced scheme, the term “dwelling” is now restricted to a house, thereby excluding apartments, maisonettes and duplexes; if he will acknowledge that, in view of this legislative change, it is incorrect to suggest that all affected homes can be remediated, as only certain types of homes are eligible; if he will outline the actions he intends to take to rectify this matter and ensure that residents of apartments and multi-unit developments are not excluded from access to redress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57775/25]

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