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 says state are going after defective block providers
The Housing Minister says the state is using every legal avenue available to go after those responsible for defective building blocks. The government introduced a 10 per cent levy on concrete in Tuesday’s Budget to held fund the mica and pyrite remediation scheme. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar earlier this week said…
Mica Campaigner concerned about effects of new concrete levy
A Donegal Mica Campaigner is expressing concern that the concrete levy could ultimately hinder homeowners in repairing homes affected by defective blocks. It’s thought that the levy which was announced will add an extra cost of at least €3,000 to build a typical home in Ireland. Speaking to…
Tánaiste ‘frustrated’ over no prosecutions for defective building blocks
The Tánaiste says he’s frustrated there have been no prosecutions of people involved in making defective building blocks. It comes after the government introduced a 10 per cent levy on concrete in yesterday’s budget. The 80 million euro raised will partly be used to fund the mica redress…
Tánaiste hopes Mica Redress Scheme will be underway in the New Year
The Tánaiste says he would be disappointed if the new Mica Redress Scheme wasn’t up and running in the New Year. Affected homeowners are said to be anxious over facing into another winter without their homes fixed. Leo Varadkar was responding to question in the Dáil on the…
Mica homeowners encouraged to join new committee.
People affected by Mica are being encouraged to be part of a new committee. The deadline for nominations has been extended until September 12th. Homeowners, holiday homeowners, farm or commercial building owners affected by Defective Concrete Blocks who can give some time to the campaign are being urged to put…
Government loose Dáil majority as Joe McHugh resigns Party Whip
The Government lost its Dáil majority last night. Donegal TD Joe McHugh resigned the Fine Gael whip after voting against the Mica redress scheme. While it means the Government has no technical majority, it believes with support from the Deputy McHugh, two suspended Green Party TDs and some…