Mica redress campaigners may form new political party
Mica redress campaigners have applied to register as the country’s newest political party. The 100 Percent Redress Party says it’ll be a “force to be reckoned with” and will field candidates in Donegal. The Mica scandal began in 2011 when defective concrete blocks were used in the construction of homes.…
Donegal Mica campaigners warn of “tsunami of homelessness” ahead
Mica campaigners in Donegal are warning that a “tsunami of homelessness” is coming down the line unless the Government acts quick to address the accommodation problem. The Government has agreed to finance a 2.2 billion Euro scheme to rebuild and restructure an estimated 7,500 homes which have been structurally damaged…
Donegal Mica redress campaigner challenges councillors to secure payments for the people they represent
A Donegal Mica redress campaigner has called on all 37 Donegal county councillors to travel to Leinster House and demand the same level of redress payments for those impacted by Mica in Donegal be paid to homeowners at the same rate which was paid to those affected by the Pyrite…
Mica scandal described as “humanitarian crisis”
Donegal Mica redress campaigner has described the lack of emergency accommodation being provided for the families whose homes have been damaged by the defective blocks conditions as ‘a humanitarian crisis’ Paddy Diver has launched a scathing attack on Donegal County Council over the level of emergency accommodation in Donegal. He…
Housing Minister confirms Mica Redress will be paid this year
The Housing Minister hopes that the new Mica Redress Scheme will be rolled out by the end of the year. The new scheme was signed into law by President Michael D. Higgins at the weekend and will see homeowners be provided with grants of up to €420,000 to homeowners…
Donegal TD says he had to vote against the redress scheme
A Donegal TD say he had no choice but to vote against the Defective Block redress scheme in the Dáil last night. The Government lost its Dáil majority as a result of the actions taken by Deputy Joe McHugh who surrendered the party whip after have voted against the…
Taoiseach wants Mica Redress scheme with honesty and transparency to commence
The Taoiseach says it’s time to move forward with the final Mica Redress Scheme. The scheme, approved this week by Cabinet will cost around 2-point-7 billion euro. It is anticipated that homes in Sligo will be added to the plan in time once an assessment process has been…