Government Launches Major Apartment & Duplex Defects Remediation Scheme

The Irish Government has launched an Interim Remediation Scheme to fund emergency fire safety defect works in apartments and duplexes built between 1991 and 2013, with full remediation funding set to follow under legislation anticipated in 2024.

Applications are managed through Owners' Management Companies (OMCs), who can secure 100% funding for eligible works.

The scope of remediated works includes fire detection systems, escape route enhancements, fire-resistant doors, and critical occupant safety improvements — for example, restricting combustible storage on balconies to limit fire spread.

For apartment developments undergoing these remediation works, balcony structures and fittings are a key safety consideration. Forte Pespa's prefabricated balcony systems — engineered for precision, durability, and compliance — can be tailored to align with remediated buildings needing rapid, safe, and code-compliant upgrades.

By collaborating directly with OMCs or their appointed contractors, Forte Pespa can contribute to rapid deployment of factory-finished balcony units that meet enhanced fire safety and structural requirements, minimised on-site disruption — especially vital for occupied buildings where remediation is urgent — and long-term reliability and peace of mind for residents and property managers.

As the sector moves quickly to remedy longstanding defects in Ireland's apartment stock, façade and balcony contractors like Forte Pespa are well-positioned to support safe and efficient upgrades that protect people and buildings alike.