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

Indemnity

45. (1) Where the Minister is satisfied that a relevant person has discharged his or her duties under this Act in good faith, the Minister shall indemnify the relevant person against all actions or claims howsoever arising in respect of the discharge by the relevant person of his or her duties.

(2) In this section, “relevant person” means—

(a) an employee, servant, agent or authorised officer of the designated local authority,

(b) an employee, servant, agent or authorised officer of the Housing Agency,

(c) a member of the Appeals Panel,

(d) any competent building professional as described in section 12 and carrying out their duties under this Act.