S.I. No. 58/2026 - Dwellings Damaged by Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Increased Grant) Regulations 2026

1. Relevant dwelling address

2. Eircode of the relevant dwelling

3. Application Reference Number

4. Applicant’s Address (if different to address of relevant dwelling)

5. Eircode (if different to address of relevant dwelling)

Notification of decision to refuse an application for payment of an increased remediation option grant

You are hereby notified under section 18A(17) of the 2022 Act that your application for an increased remediation grant has been refused.

Reason(s) for refusal

(set out reasons)

You may appeal the refusal, in accordance with Part 5 of the 2022 Act, within 90 days of the date of the notification, to

The Appeals Panel,

c/o the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage,

Custom House,

Dublin 1

D01 W6X0.

Note: in this Form “2022 Act” means the

Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022

(No. 28 of 2022).

GIVEN under my Official Seal,

25 February, 2026.

JAMES BROWNE,

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(

This note is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation

.)

These Regulations prescribe the form and manner in which an application for, and a requirement or decision relating to, an increase to the remediation option grant is to be made in respect of a relevant dwelling damaged by the use of defective concrete blocks in its construction and prescribe other relating forms.

6. I confirm that I am the contractor appointed by the following dwelling owner

Dwelling owner’s name: _______________________

At the following address: _______________________

_______________________

Eircode:_______________________

to carry out, supervise and certify the remedial works further to the remedial works plan, and that I am competent to undertake the remedial works concerned.

7. I certify, having exercised reasonable skill, care and diligence that the qualifying remediation works to the dwelling concerned, for which this payment is being sought have been carried out, under my supervision, in accordance with the remedial works plan.

8. Reliant on the foregoing, I certify that the remedial works, for which this payment is being sought, are in compliance with the requirements of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations 1997 (

S.I. No. 497 of 1997

), insofar as they apply to the remedial works concerned.

9. I confirm that I have attached my invoice for the remedial works carried out by me, for which this payment of grant is sought.

10. I consent to the verification of my tax compliance by the relevant local authority.

Signature:_______________________

Date:_______________________

Data Protection

Any personal data you provide will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Acts 1988 to 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). A Privacy Notice explaining how your personal data will be used, and information on your rights as a data subject, is available from your local authority.

Notes

1

A competent building professional is a competent building surveyor, competent engineer or competent architect

2

Insert the detail of the approved remediation option or a combination of remediation options

3

The Final Valuation Certificate shall be signed by –

where the approved remediation option is the demolition of the relevant dwelling and the reconstruction of the dwelling, the competent building professional who designed and inspected the works the subject of this certificate, or for any other approved remediation option, the competent engineer who designed and inspected the works the subject of this certificate.

In this Form “2022 Act” means the Remediation of

Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022

(No. 28 of 2022).

Form 7

Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Increased Grant) Regulations 2026 (S.I. No. 58 of 2026) (Regulation 6(6)

Section 18A(17)

Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022

(No. 28 of 2022) (“2022 Act”)

Notification of Refusal by Designated Local Authority to Make Payment of Increased Grant

(

insert name of designated local authority

)

Relevant Owner Name and Address Details

11. Contact Phone Number

12. Personal Public Service Number (PPSN)

13. Tax Clearance Access Number

Ownership of Relevant Dwelling

14. Are you the owner of the relevant dwelling?

Yes No

15. If you answered ‘Yes’ to Question 14

Proof that the applicant is the owner of the relevant dwelling is required, such proof being-

(a) a copy of title deed for the relevant dwelling;

(b) a registration of title, or

(c) other legal documents proving proof of ownership.

16. On what date did you become the owner of the relevant dwelling?

17. Are there other joint owners of the relevant dwelling?

Yes No

18. If you answered ‘Yes’ to Question 17

Where the applicant is a joint owner of the relevant dwelling, the person(s), other than the applicant, consent to the following

(a) to the inclusion of the relevant dwelling in the 2022 Act for the payment of grant, and

(b) to the making by the applicant of this application and any such further applications for grant approval and payment of grant,

as may be applicable in respect of the dwelling concerned.

Other joint owner consent

(i) Print Name:_____________Signature:_____________Date:_______

(ii) Print Name:____________ Signature:_____________Date:_______

(iii) Print Name:____________Signature:_____________Date:_______

(iv) Print Name:____________Signature:_____________Date:_______

Principal Private Residence

19. Is the relevant dwelling your principal private residence?

Yes No

20.

If you answered ‘Yes’ to Question 19

, you will be required to provide

at least two

of the following, as supporting documents

• details on Register of Electors;

• bank statement - dated within the last 6 months;

• a current car or home insurance policy that shows your address;

• a document issued by a Government Department that shows your address;

• a copy of your Tax Credit Certificate (TCC);

• a Statement of Liability (previously P21) from Revenue;

• a social insurance document (that shows your address).

21. Is the relevant dwelling currently occupied by you?

Yes No

22. If No, please state reasons

Residential Tenancy

23. Are you the landlord of a dwelling, which dwelling stood registered in the Residential Tenancies Board Register on or before 1 November 2021?

Yes No

24.

If you answered ‘Yes’ to Question 23

, you must provide proof of tenancy with your application. We will accept the following as supporting documents

• a certificate of registration in the residential tenancies register (including details of registered landlord number and registered tenancy number);

• a copy of your Tax Credit Certificate (TCC);

• a Statement of Liability (previously P21) from the Revenue Commissioners;

25.

If you answered ‘Yes’ to Question 23

, have you submitted an application for a remediation grant in respect of any other dwelling that you are a landlord of the registered tenancy?

Yes No

PART 2

Payment of Remediation Grant

The applicant (relevant owner) may apply for a payment in whole or in parts of an increased remediation option grant approved by the designation local authority, subject to any reduction made for payments the applicant has already received (other than under the 2022 Act) in respect of –

(a) Damage to the relevant dwelling caused by defective concrete blocks in its construction, or

(b) Where the approved remediation grant is for the demolition and reconstruction of the relevant dwelling, and the remedial works plan provided to the local authority indicates that the internal floor area of the dwelling the relevant owner reconstructs is a reduction of the internal floor area demolished, the remediation grant option will be reduced proportionately.

Application for part payment of increased grant

(to be completed where the applicant is applying for a

part payment

of approved increased remediation grant)

An application under this Part must include the following documents-

(a) an interim valuation certificate that describes the works completed since the commencement of the works notified to the designated local authority or where a previous interim valuation certificate has been provided to the local authority since the date of that previous interim valuation certificate,

(b) the interim valuation certificate must be carried out by a competent engineer or competent building professional who designed and inspected the works described in the certificate,

(c) evidence of the expenditure incurred by the relevant owner in carrying out the works described in the interim valuation certificate including invoices detailing in an itemised manner the elements of the works carried out and the cost of each element the applicant is seeking payment,

(d) the interim valuation certificate should be completed by the competent building professional in the form set out in Form 4, and

(e) BIC and IBAN of the applicant details to facilitate payment by the designated local authority.

Application for final payment or for payment of the total amount of increased grant

(to be completed where the applicant is applying for a

final part payment

or

the total amount

of an approved increased remediation grant)

An application under this Part must include the following documents-

(a) a post works remedial works plan that describes the works completed since the commencement of the works notified to the designated local authority,

(b) the post works remedial works plan must be carried out by a competent engineer or competent building professional who designed and inspected the works described in the plan,

(c) a certificate of remediation in respect of the relevant dwelling concerned,

(d) evidence of the expenditure incurred by the relevant owner in completing the works described in the post works remedial work plan, including invoices detailing in an itemised manner the elements of the works carried out and the cost of each element the applicant is seeking payment,

(e) the post works remedial works plan as outlined in Regulation 14 of the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Regulations 2023 (

S.I. No. 347 of 2023

) and the certificate of remediation completed by the competent building professional in the form set out in Schedule 10 to those Regulations, and

(f) BIC and IBAN details of the applicant to facilitate payment by the designated local authority.

Application for payment - where applicant has completed remediation works

(to be completed where the applicant has already received their final payment for completed remediation works but are applying for

the total amount

of an approved increased remediation grant for incurred eligible costs under the grant scheme since 29 March 2024)

An application under this Part must include the following documents-

(a) a final valuation certificate that describes the works completed since the commencement of the works notified to the designated local authority,

(b) the final valuation certificate must be carried out by a competent engineer or competent building professional who designed and inspected the works described in the certificate,

(c) a post works remedial works plan – inspection plan that describes the works completed since the commencement of the works notified to the designated local authority,

(d) the post works remedial works plan – inspection plan must be carried out by a competent engineer or competent building professional who designed and inspected the works described in the plan,

(e) a certificate of remediation in respect of the relevant dwelling concerned,

(f) evidence of the expenditure incurred by the relevant owner in completing the works described in the post works remedial works plan – inspection plan, including invoices detailing in an itemised manner the elements of the works carried out and the cost of each element the applicant is seeking payment,

(g) the final valuation certificate should be completed by the competent building professional in the form set out in Form 6, the post works remedial works plan – inspection plan as outlined in Regulation 6 and the certificate of remediation completed by the competent building professional in the form set out in Schedule 10 of the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Regulations 2023 (

S.I. No. 347 of 2023

), and

(h) BIC and IBAN details of the applicant to facilitate payment by the designated local authority.

26. Please state in the table below the number of stage payments that you have received to date, if any?

Please specify the amount received at each stage

Total Value of Remediation Option Grant

Stage

Amount of Grant received to date

Payment Required per Interim Valuation Certificate

Remaining Balance

27. (a) Have you been approved and received payment for ancillary grant payments under the 2022 Act?

Yes No

(b) If you answered Yes to Question 27(a), please complete the following table setting out the payment received from the designated local authority for costs incurred for each ancillary grant option.

Ancillary Grant Options

Amount of Ancillary Grant received to date (where applicable)

Cost

Storage

Alternative Accommodation

Immediate Repairs

Total

Note

: Ancillary grants are calculated in accordance with the Remediation Option grant under section 10 of the 2022 Act, the total amount of a Remediation Option Grant and an ancillary grant shall not exceed the amount of €462,000.

Competent Building Professional

(to be completed by the Applicant)

28. Competent Building Professional Details or Engineer’s Name

29. Registration Number

30. Engineer’s Employer (if different)

31. Engineer’s Address

32. Engineer’s Email Address

33. Engineer’s Contact Phone Number

34. Tax Reference Number

35. Tax Clearance Access Number

Contractors Details

(to be completed by the Applicant)

36. Contractor’s Details Contractor’s Name

37. Contractor’s Address

38. Contractor’s Contact Phone Number

39. Construction Industry Register Ireland Registration Number (where applicable)

40. Tax Reference Number

41. Tax Clearance Access Number

PART 3

APPLICANTS DECLARATIONS

Payments received by applicant other than under the 2022 Act

42. Have you received any payment in respect of damage to the relevant dwelling arising out of or in connection with the use of defective concrete blocks in its construction other than payments you received under the Act of 2022 or under the Regulations of 2020?

Yes No

43. If yes, set out the amount of payment received and provide details of payee.

€

Payee Details

44. For the purposes of determining whether or not the designated local authority will or will not make a payment or part payment of a remediation grant the subject of this application, I consent to an authorised officer of the designated local authority inspecting the works carried out or being carried out to the relevant dwelling and making such other enquiries as considered necessary to ensure the works carried out are sufficient to approve the remediation option grant.

Yes No

45. Have you received any payments towards the costs connected with an engineer’s report under the Regulations of 2020?

Yes No

46. Have you received any payments towards the costs of essential immediate repair works under the Regulations of 2020?

Yes No

47. If Yes, please specify the amount received

Engineers Report €

Cost of Immediate Repair Works €

48. Has an application previously been made under the Act or the Regulations of 2020) in respect of the relevant dwelling subject of this application?

Yes No

49.

If you answered ‘Yes’ to Question 48

, you must provide proof of your previous application

(a) Application Reference Number (from previous application)

(b) You

must

submit a copy of any previous application under the Act or the Regulations of 2020, with this application.

50. Have you, joint owner(s) or any other person who has a legal or beneficial interest in the dwelling received a payment e.g. insurance, compensation etc., in respect of damage to the relevant dwelling arising out of, or in connection with, the use of defective concrete blocks in its construction?

Yes No

51. Have you, joint owner(s) or any other person who has a legal or beneficial interest in the dwelling made a claim against a person arising from damage to the dwelling caused by the use of defective concrete blocks in its construction?

Yes No

52.

If you answered ‘Yes’ to Question 51

, you must provide details of the/these claim(s) below

53. Where a payment otherwise than under the 2022 Act, is made to or for my benefit or any other person who has a legal or beneficial interest in the dwelling in respect of damage to the relevant dwelling subject of this application, arising out of or in connection with defective concrete blocks, I will notify the relevant designated local authority of the details of the payment, and the amount thereof, within 28 days of the making of that payment.

Yes No

54. Where I have received or receive in the future, a non-scheme payment otherwise than under the Act, made to or for my benefit in respect of damage to the relevant dwelling subject of this application, arising out of or in connection with defective concrete blocks, I confirm that I will refund the local authority the lesser of the following

• total payments made by the local authority under the 2022 Act;

or

• the amount equal to the non-grant payment(s)

Yes No

55. I confirm that, Local Property Tax (LPT) affairs are in order and I consent to the verification of my LPT compliance by the local authority.

Yes No

56. I confirm that, to the best of my knowledge, my tax affairs are in order and I consent to the verification of my tax compliance by the local authority.

Yes No

57. I confirm that I have not received a payment under the 2022 Act in respect of another dwelling (except in the event of a tenancy under section 25(4) of the 2022 Act).

Yes No

58. I confirm that the dwelling, subject of this application, has not previously received a confirmation of grant approval.

Yes No

59. I confirm that I intend to reside in the relevant dwelling as my principal private residence, following completion of the remedial works (except in the event of a tenancy under section 25(4) of the 2022 Act).

Yes No

60. I confirm that, as landlord of the relevant dwelling, should I dispose of this dwelling or that I cease to be a landlord registered on the residential tenancies register, that I consent to a charge being made on the relevant dwelling in favour of the designated local authority under a charging order (section 31(1) of the 2022 Act).

Yes No

61. Declaration

I, the undersigned, declare that the information provided in, and attached to this form is true, complete and not misleading.

Signed................................................Date........................

Part 3 (b) -

Data Protection

Any personal data you provide will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Acts 1988 to 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). A Privacy Notice explaining how your personal data will be used, and information on your rights as a data subject, is available from your Local Authority.

62. Applicant’s Signature

63. Date

64. Print Name

In this Form—

“2022 Act” means the

Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022

(No. 28 of 2022);

“Regulations of 2020” means Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks in Construction (Remediation) (Financial Assistance) Regulations 2020 (

S.I. No. 25 of 2020

).

“MPRN” means Meter Point Reference Number. It is a unique 11-digit number, unique to a home, and it identifies the home’s connection to the national electricity network. It always starts with ‘10’ and is found on the top right-hand corner of electricity bills.

Form 4

Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Increased Grant) Regulations 2026 (S.I. No. 58 of 2026) (Regulation 6(2))

Section 19(2)

Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022

(No. 28 of 2022) (“2022 Act”)

Interim Valuation Certificate

The form specified in Part A shall be completed by a competent engineer or where the remediation option is the demolition of the relevant dwelling, a competent building professional, and describe the works completed since the date of commencement of works notified to the designated local authority under section 19(2) of the 2022 Act or where a previous interim valuation has been provided since the date of that previous interim certificate, and where an application is being made by the relevant owner under section 18A(1) of the 2022 Act.

The dwelling must –

(a) be the applicant’s principal private residence or, alternatively, the applicant is a landlord of a tenancy in the relevant dwelling,

(b) be constructed or acquired prior to 31 January 2020, and

(c) not be an unauthorised structure.

The completed form should be submitted to the designated local authority in whose administrative area the dwelling is located.

Part A

(To be filled out by a competent building professional

1

)

Competent Building Professionals Details

Building Professionals Name:_______________________

Registration Number:_______________________

Building Professionals Employer (if different):_______________________

Address:_______________________

_______________________

_______________________

Email Address:_______________________

Contact Phone Number:_______________________

Tax Reference Number:_______________________

Tax Clearance Access Number:_______________________

NOTE: Where the building professional is to perform their role, for or on behalf of, an employer or partnership, the employer’s or partnership’s tax details should be supplied and not those of the individual building professional.

Remediation Option

2

___________________________________

___________________________________

Payment Details

The total cost for which this Interim Valuation Certificate relates: _________

Total Value of Remediation Option Grant (A)

Payment Stage

Amount of Grant Received to Date (B)

Payment Required per Interim Valuation Cert (C)

Professional Fees per Interim Valuation Cert

Contractor Fees per Interim Valuation Cert

Remaining Balance (A-B-C)

Competent Building Professionals Declarations

Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in

“Iris Oifigiúil” of

27

th February,

2026.

CONTENTS

Regulation