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The recent decision to remove poured concrete used for precast products from the Defective Concrete Products Levy has been met with criticism. The announcement was made yesterday by Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath, who said he will be bringing ammendments to the levy forward in the Finance Bill. The levy…

The Housing Minister has revealed that he is to meet with the CEO of Donegal County Council tomorrow for a discussion on the Defective Blocks Redress Scheme.   Minister Darragh O’Brien was responding to questions from Donegal TD Padraig MacLochlainn who highlighted the need for urgent alternative accommodation so Mica…

The Tánaiste has reiterated that the Government is keen to see the new Mica Redress Scheme up and running as soon as possible.   The long awaited enhanced scheme is expected to be given the green light in the New Year.   Leo Varadkar also says that he would like…

Mica homeowners claim the concrete block levy will see their rebuilding costs increase by tens of thousands of euro.   The charge was originally introduced at 10 per cent, but has been reduced to 5 per cent.   It was due to be introduced in April, but is now expected…

A Sligo Councillor is calling on the government to make a definitive statement on whether the concrete levy will be scraped or not. There have been conflicting reports over the past couple of days in relation to the introduction of the controversial levy that was announced recently in the Budget.…