Concrete levy to be discussed in the Dáil today
It’s being claimed that the government are circulating old speeches made by a two Donegal Sinn Féin TD’s in an attempt to justify the introduction of the new concrete levy. The Dáil will debate a motion this evening calling for the new concrete levy to be scrapped. The…
Budget 2023: Levy to be introduced to help pay for Mica Scheme
The details of Budget 2023 have been revealed. Among the measures announced, a levy on concrete blocks, pouring concrete and some concrete products will be introduced, to help pay for the MICA redress scheme to repair homes in the North West and elsewhere. The levy will come into…
Michael Doherty steps down from Mica Action Group
It’s been confirmed that Michael Doherty has stepped down from the Mica Action Group. It’s after a new management committee was formed at the MAG AGM last night with ten people elected in, three of them former members. Former PRO of the group Michael Doherty who was instrumental…
Mica PRO expresses disappointment in President as Bill signed into law
The PRO of the Mica Action Group has expressed his disappointment in the President over signing the revised mica redress scheme into law. The Government Bill, which will provide grants of up to €420,000 to homeowners to repair defects caused by Mica, was signed into law by President Michael…
New Mica Redress Scheme signed into law
President Michael D. Higgins has signed the revised mica redress scheme into law. The Government Bill, which will provide grants of up to €420,000 to homeowners to repair defects caused by Mica, was signed into law over the weekend. The new scheme is set to cost €2.7bn. …
New Mica Scheme may not be rolled out until next year
There are fears that the enhanced Mica Redress Scheme may not be rolled out until next year. The Bill passed through all stages of the Oireachtas and is expected to be signed into law by the President this week. Taking to social media, PRO of the Mica Action…
Legislation on Mica Redress Scheme being debated in Seanad
Legislation on the Mica redress scheme is being debated in the Seanad. It’s one of a number of laws being considered by the Upper House on the final day before the summer recess. A vote on the scheme in the Dail, resulted in Fine Gael and Donegal TD…