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The Pyrite Resolution Board, established by Environment Minister Phil Hogan, has been developing a scheme for homeowners who have no other viable means of undertaking the remediation of significant pyrite damage to their dwellings.

Today the Board has launched a website www.pyriteboard.ie to inform homeowners and the general public of the outline of the scheme. This is a significant first step in putting in place an effective remediation programme.

The website summarises the scope of the scheme, the qualification criteria and the various steps involved in the remediation process. It also provides answers to questions that have been raised by homeowners and their representatives. Importantly, it includes an information leaflet for homeowners on how to identify significant pyritic damage and on the steps involved in the assessment of such damage. Generally it will provide affected homeowners with sufficient knowledge and direction to help them to consider if they will qualify and what steps they can now be taking to avail of the scheme.

Chairman of the Pyrite Resolution Board Mr. John O’Connor said:

I am very conscious that many homeowners have been very badly affected by the pyrite problem over a prolonged period and the aim of the board now is to make good the damage as soon as possible so that these people can get on with their lives . This is our clear priority. The launch of the website is a very important step in putting the remediation programme in place and I believe it will assure homeowners that a resolution is underway.

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