Almost 200 Pyrite applications made in Kildare
Funding is being expanded to cover more houses
MORE Kildare homeowners could potentially benefit from an increased Pyrite Remediation Scheme, which will include an estimated 200 additional homes in the country.
The update was announced by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, along with the news that a total of 179 applications have been received in Kildare since the scheme was launched in 2014.
Previously, only homes that have been assessed to have a 'Category D' damage condition rating of 2 – which indicates significant damage due to pyrite – were eligible under the scheme.
Under the newly expanded scheme, homes with a damage condition rating of 1 and showing progression will now be included.
Monday 30 November 2026, is the end date for submission of applications by homeowners for remediation of their homes under the Scheme.
Homeowners who may be eligible for the scheme are urged to take action now and submit their application before the closing date. They will require an appropriate professional, normally an engineer, to assess their house and prepare a building condition assessment.
The homeowner may then complete an online application to the PRB.
