New Donegal Party has yet to decide if it will run candidates in general election
The 100% Redress Party has yet to decide on whether to contest the next General Election. The party, which is campaigning on behalf Mica affected homeowners, formed earlier this year with the aim of contesting the local elections next June. However, as details of the Electoral Commission decision…
Government loose Dáil majority as Joe McHugh resigns Party Whip
The Government lost its Dáil majority last night. Donegal TD Joe McHugh resigned the Fine Gael whip after voting against the Mica redress scheme. While it means the Government has no technical majority, it believes with support from the Deputy McHugh, two suspended Green Party TDs and some…
‘Unlikely’ defective block package will be in budget 2022
Leaked government documents relating to a Working Group Report on mica grants scheme ‘went down like the Titanic in Donegal’ according to a local TD. Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney says ‘it’s unlikely’ any support scheme for those impacted by mica and pyrite will be in the budget. Responding…
Church leaders join calls for 100% redress on defective blocks
‘Families are facing homelessness and serious debt’ due to damage caused by mica and pyrite. That’s according to the Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran. Church leaders in the Catholic and Church of Ireland faiths across the country have joined calls on the government to provide 100% redress for those impacted…