Owners forced to leave pyrite-riddled homes for three months

Owners of pyrite-riddled homes having damage repaired under a Government scheme will have to leave their property for up to three months.

They will also be forced to find alternative accommodation themselves, but will eventually be able to claim back up to €3,000 to cover costs.

The Pyrite Resolution Board estimates around 1,000 homeowners will apply for the redress scheme when the online application process goes live in July.