A number of companies being sued over supplying allegedly defective infill material used in the foundation of houses and apartments have reached an agreement over monitoring and inspection of the affected dwellings, the High Court has been told.
Lagan Group companies Irish Asphalt Limited, Lagan Holdings Ltd and Lagan Construction Ltd face claims from four construction companies for indemnification for a possible €19.5 million in damages which may be payable to householders over damage allegedly caused by the pyrite material used in construction of the homes.
Hansfield Developments, Viking Construction, Menolly Properties and Menolly Homes last month sought to be indemnified by the Lagan Group, the suppliers of the infill used in the construction of homes at Drynam Hall, Kettles Lane, Kinsealy, at Beaupark, Clongriffin, Dublin and Myrtle, The Coast, Baldoyle.
The first three companies were involved in construction of Drynam Hall while Menolly Homes was involved in the other two developments.
They claim excessive use of the pyrite material in the sub-floors, walls and floors have resulted in cracks in the houses and apartments, most of which are occupied.
Following discussions between the parties, Mr Justice Frank Clarke was told yesterday it had been agreed that monitoring and inspections would be carried out.
The hearing of the full case will take place later this year.