September deadline for pyrite proposals

Building, supply, mortgage and insurance firms at fault for pyrite-damaged homes have until the end of September to come up with solutions to the €450m crisis.

Environment Minister Phil Hogan has threatened to hit companies involved in the development of 10,300 affected homes with full repair bills if they do not strike a deal. It is expected to cost €45,000 to fix each of the buckling homes.

The Pyrite Panel report concluded that anyone with direct or indirect responsibility for the problem should bear the costs of repairs.