McHugh says mica homeowners need clarity
A Donegal TD says that homeowners impacted by Mica or Pyrite will be looking for a decisive plan of action to emerge from a meeting between the Taoiseach and State Attorney General which is scheduled to take place this week. Michael Martin and Paul Gallagher are to…
Large numbers from North West expected to take part in mica rally
The cabinet will today discuss the Mica redress scheme ahead of a planned large protest in Dublin which will include large numbers of people from Donegal, Sligo, and Mayo. TDs will discuss a motion this evening calling for the redress scheme for the defective house blocks to be extended…
Taoiseach and Attorney General to discuss Mica Scandal
The Taoiseach Micheal Martin will meet the State Attorney General Paul Gallagher in the coming days to discuss the mica scandal which is impacting homes in Donegal, Sligo and Mayo. The Fianna Fáil Leader confirmed in the media of the weekend that the meeting will discuss how the Government…
Motion on Mica redress to be debated in the Dail
Sinn Féin plans to move a Dáil motion next week calling for enhancements to the Mica redress scheme. The current scheme allows for up to 90 per cent of the cost of works needed due to defective construction blocks containing the mineral Mica. Around 5 or 6 thousand homes in…
Taoiseach in Donegal to visit Mica homeowners
The Taoiseach Micheal Martin paid a flying visit to the County of Donegal yesterday to meet with Mica affected homeowners. The Fianna Fáil leader along with Agriculture Minister and local TD Charlie McConalogue visited families in Raphoe where homes are affected by defective blocks. They also held with…
Minister says department is working to resolve Mica issue
The Housing Minister says his department is working to figure out how to address concerns of home owners in Mayo and Donegal, over the defective blocks grant scheme. Minister Darragh O’Brien updated cabinet today on issues associated with Mica and says he is working with other Departments and agencies. He…
Local property tax exemption doesn’t ‘scratch the surface’ for mica and pyrite homeowners
A local property tax exemption for homeowners affected by mica and pyrite “doesn’t scratch the surface” of what’s needed to resolve issues with the government’s redress scheme, according to a campaign group. Yesterday it was announced that people eligible for its defective block grant scheme will have the tax waived…