Mica homeowners doing the work of Government ‘for too long’ – Diver
A Mica campaigner says homeowners have been doing the work of government ‘for too long’ over the mica scandal. Campaigners have called on the Government to cover the costs of replacing foundations under its remediation scheme. But engineers have denied the claim there could be problems with the…
Paddy Diver resigns from Mica campaign
The well-known Donegal Mica campaigner Paddy Diver has announced that is stepping down from his role with the Donegal Mica campaign. The Cardonagh native who’s own home is affected by Mica was a leading figure in the scheme to secure redress for homeowners across the County. Paddy Diver…
Diver pleads with Minister to work with council on amendments made to Redress Scheme.
A Donegal mica Campaigner is calling on the Housing Minister to implement a fast and effective process which will enable the local authority to process the amendments made to the Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme. The local authority in Donegal has this week received official notification of the…
Mica campaigners could contest local elections in Donegal
Mica campaigners in Donegal are believed to be in discussions to form a new political party to contest the next local elections in the county. The move comes as the proposed redress scheme did not meet expectations, with a cap per square footage that is set to be…
More bad news for Mica homeowners in Donegal
A Donegal Mica Redress campaigner says the non-processing of stage 1 Mica Applications by Donegal County Council due to an outstanding clarification needed from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is another major blow to those that are living in houses which are impacted by the defective block…
Donegal Mica campaigners say reported scheme a ‘total farce’
A leading Donegal Mica campaigner says only a fraction of house owners would see the maximum of €420,000 proposed by the government for remedial works that are necessary because of defective building blocks.. There had been hopes that the Mica issue might be resolved before Christmas but Paddy Diver says…
Children’s mica fears need to be heard
The latest rally and protest to highlight the Mica crisis in Donegal was staged on Wednesday last as those impacted campaigned for a 100% redress scheme. Children played in a central role in this most recent event as they through interviews and by writing letters outlined how living in Mica…