Donegal TD urges government to listen to concerns of Mica impacted homes
The Taoiseach once again has been called on to listen to homeowners affected by the defective block scheme. The Government has commenced the revised scheme for the victims of defective block scandal. Yesterday homeowners and representatives from counties affected by the scandal including Donegal appeared before…
Donegal TD says enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme falls well short of full redress
A Donegal TD is warning that the enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks (DCB) Grant Scheme which commenced yesterday will fall well short of 100% redress for many impacted homeowners impacted by mica or pyrite. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’ Brien TD, has commenced the…
Local TD claims the provision of housing in Donegal is ‘in absolute chaos’.
A Donegal TD has slammed the government for its failure to deliver affordable housing. Speaking in the Dáil Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn described the housing crisis in county Donegal as in “absolute chaos”. With non-affordable housing and defective blocks wreaking havoc in a number of homes, Independent TD…
Banks urged to help out with defective blocks scheme
There is further pressure on banks to play a major role in the enhanced defective block scheme. Despite the new scheme claiming to provide 100% redress there’s concern that homeowners will still have to foot some of the bill for repair and rebuild costs. Banks are being urged to fill…
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…
Mica litigation costs avoided following compromise
Impacted Mica homeowners in Donegal will not have to pay costs of €1,845 for each set of court proceedings served in relation to the defective blocks condition which has impacted several building in the county. The Irish Independent are reporting that close to 1,300 lawsuits have already been initiated…
Mica campaigner calls for contingency plans to get through cold snap
A Donegal Mica redress campaigner says it’s unacceptable that those impacted by Mica in Donegal have to live in freezing conditions in the lead up to Christmas during the current artic snap. Paddy Diver says a contingency plan should be in place for those that need emergency accommodation. Speaking to…