Allocation of mica funding leads to cancelation of planed protest in Donegal
A sit-in protest by Donegal mica-affected homeowners which was due to be held at the Donegal County Council offices in Carndonagh today has been called off after campaigners said one of their main demands has been met. The protest was cancelled after an email had been received which…
Housing Minister claims he is aware of the suffering that mica home owners are enduring
The Housing Minister has expressed an understanding over the urgency on the roll out of the new defective concrete blocks scheme. It follows a protest at the gates of the County House in Lifford this week by affected homeowners over major issues in accessing and progressing through the Mica…
Donegal TD accuses the Government of making a ‘hames’ of the Mica Redress Scheme
The Government has been accused of ‘making a ‘hames’ of the Mica Redress Scheme. The Dáil has heard that there’s a sense of abandonment in Donegal and the wider North West area over current constraints with the scheme. It’s understood that many homeowners who have submitted applications…
Actions of Bohemians fans causes upset for mica homeowners
The Donegal Mica Action Group have condemned the behaviour of Bohemians fans at a recent SSE Airtricity League football match against Finn Harps. It is alleged that chants were heard from the Bohemians fans that made derogatory references to houses affected by the Mica crisis in Donegal. In…
Donegal TD claims competition for housing is leading to the perfect storm
A Donegal TD is warning of real competition currently in existence when it comes to securing accommodation in Ireland. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn made the comments as the coalition party leaders and some senior ministers are meeting today to discuss the Ukrainian refugee crisis. 43 refugees were told…
Taoiseach clashes with Donegal TD over mica supports
The Taoiseach has accused a Donegal TD of creating a narrative that the Government is out to get people affected by Mica. The comments were made in the Dáil as the levy is set to be cut to 5 per cent and its introduction has been delayed. It…
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…