Department of Housing recommendations on Mica offers little comfort
A Sligo Independent Councillor is expressing concern this morning over recent reports claiming that the Department of Housing are recommending to the Government not to agree to a 100% redress scheme for homes impacted by Mica. It’s also being speculated that the county of Sligo where there are thought…
Reports government will not support 100% redress for those impacted by mica
It’s being reported that the government will not support 100% redress for those impacted by mica. The Business Post says the state has told affected homeowners it does not support full compensation for thousands of homes damaged in the likes of Donegal, Sligo and Mayo. It comes as a number…
Up to nine month wait for mica redress scheme
Homeowners seeking compensation for mica are waiting nine months to get to the first stage of the three-step redress scheme. It’s estimated over 5,000 homes are affected by the defective blocks but just 475 people have applied to the scheme. The Business Post reports only one in 15 applicants have…
Banks & Insurance Companies to contribute to Mica Fund
Homes impacted by the Mica or pyrite conditions in Donegal and Sligo could be line to recieve contributions from banks and insurance companies. The Housing Minister says good progress is being made in talks on changes to the scheme. Homeowners across the west and north west of the Country…
Donegal County Council to hold special meeting over mica scandal
Donegal County Council are holding a Special Meeting on Friday around the mica scandal. New Cathaoirleach of the local authority, Jack Murray, has called the online meeting. The objective is to discuss concern from homeowner over defective blocks and the redress scheme. Speaking to OceanFM News, he says it’s important…
North West TD concerned with omission of Sligo from property tax exemptions
Homeowners in Donegal and Mayo impacted by Mica are to receive a six-year exemption from the Local Property Tax, however, it’s not yet clear whether similar allowances will be made for those impacted by the condition in Sligo. Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohue announced the measures yesterday adding that they…
Mica & Pyrite working group to meet today
A working group, set up to tackle the mica and pyrite building blocks controversy, will meet for the first time later. The 12 person group includes affected homeowners from Donegal and Mayo, local authority representatives, and the Department of Housing. The Taoiseach and Housing Minister are also expected…