Mica remediation options and grant levels to be increased Taoiseach Simon Harris has told the Dáil that the current scheme cap for remediation options and ancillary grants for Mica homes will be increased. Politics • 08 Oct 24
Mica remediation options and grant levels to be increased Taoiseach Simon Harris has told the Dáil that the current scheme cap for remediation options and ancillary grants for Mica homes will be increased. Politics • 08 Oct 24
Calls to halt downgrading of defective concrete homes Defective concrete block homeowners in Co Donegal are calling on the Housing Agency to stop downgrading redress applications until a review of the testing standard is complete. Ulster • 30 Sep 24
Calls to halt downgrading of defective concrete homes Defective concrete block homeowners in Co Donegal are calling on the Housing Agency to stop downgrading redress applications until a review of the testing standard is complete. Ulster • 30 Sep 24
Mica crisis an election issue for homeowners in Donegal As the local elections approach, homeowners affected by the mica crisis in Co Donegal say their physical and mental health has been seriously impacted, alongside their crumbling houses. Ulster • 22 May 24
Mica crisis an election issue for homeowners in Donegal As the local elections approach, homeowners affected by the mica crisis in Co Donegal say their physical and mental health has been seriously impacted, alongside their crumbling houses. Ulster • 22 May 24
Call for changes to defective blocks grant scheme Members of the European Parliament have called for improved flexibility around the defective concrete blocks grant scheme. Ireland • 01 Nov 23
Call for changes to defective blocks grant scheme Members of the European Parliament have called for improved flexibility around the defective concrete blocks grant scheme. Ireland • 01 Nov 23
Mica not primary cause of defective blocks in Donegal Mica is not the primary cause of defective concrete blocks found in thousands of homes in Co Donegal and a number of other counties, according to research published in an international journal for the building and construction industry. Ulster • 16 Mar 23
Mica not primary cause of defective blocks in Donegal Mica is not the primary cause of defective concrete blocks found in thousands of homes in Co Donegal and a number of other counties, according to research published in an international journal for the building and construction industry. Ulster • 16 Mar 23
Mica protest cancelled after one of main demands met A sit-in protest by mica-affected homeowners at the Donegal County Council Public Services office in Carndonagh planned for tomorrow has been called off after campaigners said one of their main demands has been met. Regional • 08 Dec 22
Mica protest cancelled after one of main demands met A sit-in protest by mica-affected homeowners at the Donegal County Council Public Services office in Carndonagh planned for tomorrow has been called off after campaigners said one of their main demands has been met. Regional • 08 Dec 22
Scientists express shock at scale of mica problem A group of international scientists and other experts have expressed shock and astonishment at the scale of the mica problem in Donegal and the length of time it is taking to resolve the problem. Ulster • 16 Nov 22
Scientists express shock at scale of mica problem A group of international scientists and other experts have expressed shock and astonishment at the scale of the mica problem in Donegal and the length of time it is taking to resolve the problem. Ulster • 16 Nov 22
Tánaiste says public must bear cost of mica problem Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has ruled out abandoning a new levy on concrete blocks, telling the Dáil that the Government has socialised the cost of paying for the multi-billion euro mica problem. Ireland • 29 Sep 22
Tánaiste says public must bear cost of mica problem Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has ruled out abandoning a new levy on concrete blocks, telling the Dáil that the Government has socialised the cost of paying for the multi-billion euro mica problem. Ireland • 29 Sep 22
Construction industry levy may add €3,000 to house cost A 10% levy on concrete blocks, pouring concrete and certain other concrete products in order to raise €80m annually to fund the defective blocks scheme for redress for homeowners affected by mica was announced in the Budget yesterday. Business • 28 Sep 22
Construction industry levy may add €3,000 to house cost A 10% levy on concrete blocks, pouring concrete and certain other concrete products in order to raise €80m annually to fund the defective blocks scheme for redress for homeowners affected by mica was announced in the Budget yesterday. Business • 28 Sep 22
Mica redress scheme signed into law The Government bill that will provide grants of up to €420,000 to homeowners to repair defects caused by mica, has been signed into law by President Michael D Higgins. Regional • 24 Jul 22
Mica redress scheme signed into law The Government bill that will provide grants of up to €420,000 to homeowners to repair defects caused by mica, has been signed into law by President Michael D Higgins. Regional • 24 Jul 22
Donegal Mica Action Group to form political party The Donegal Mica Action Group has announced its intention to set up a political party and run in the next general election. Ulster • 06 Jul 22
Donegal Mica Action Group to form political party The Donegal Mica Action Group has announced its intention to set up a political party and run in the next general election. Ulster • 06 Jul 22
Mica campaigners say redress bill 'fatally flawed' Legislation on the new Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme is due before the Dáil this week but campaigners for 100% redress for owners of affected homes say the bill is fatally flawed and will never work. Ireland • 02 Jul 22
Mica campaigners say redress bill 'fatally flawed' Legislation on the new Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme is due before the Dáil this week but campaigners for 100% redress for owners of affected homes say the bill is fatally flawed and will never work. Ireland • 02 Jul 22
Mica grant scheme 'unworkable and inflexible' - Doherty The Oireachtas Housing Committee has been told that the current defective concrete block grant scheme is unworkable and inflexible. Ireland • 23 Jun 22
Mica grant scheme 'unworkable and inflexible' - Doherty The Oireachtas Housing Committee has been told that the current defective concrete block grant scheme is unworkable and inflexible. Ireland • 23 Jun 22
Some quarries 'suppressing' contaminated material An engineer has told the Oireachtas Housing Committee that some quarry owners are doing "deals" with homeowners and "suppressing" problems with contaminated building materials. Politics • 23 Jun 22
Some quarries 'suppressing' contaminated material An engineer has told the Oireachtas Housing Committee that some quarry owners are doing "deals" with homeowners and "suppressing" problems with contaminated building materials. Politics • 23 Jun 22
O'Brien 'anxious' Mica legislation passed before summer Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien has said that he is "confident" that the redress scheme will help Mica homeowners "get their lives back together". Politics • 21 Jun 22
O'Brien 'anxious' Mica legislation passed before summer Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien has said that he is "confident" that the redress scheme will help Mica homeowners "get their lives back together". Politics • 21 Jun 22
Mica issues may be 'more widespread' - expert report An expert group examining the Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme has warned that it "appears inevitable" that it will have to be extended to other counties. Politics • 22 Apr 22
Mica issues may be 'more widespread' - expert report An expert group examining the Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme has warned that it "appears inevitable" that it will have to be extended to other counties. Politics • 22 Apr 22
Taoiseach confronted by Mica campaigners in Derry Protesters seeking redress for Mica-affected homes gathered outside a venue in Derry where the Taoiseach was giving a speech. Ireland • 01 Apr 22
Taoiseach confronted by Mica campaigners in Derry Protesters seeking redress for Mica-affected homes gathered outside a venue in Derry where the Taoiseach was giving a speech. Ireland • 01 Apr 22
Mica group demand answers on defective block scheme The Mica Action Group has sent a 13-page document to the Minister for Housing, listing dozens of questions the group says have yet to be answered or which need more clarity or detail. Regional • 25 Feb 22
Mica group demand answers on defective block scheme The Mica Action Group has sent a 13-page document to the Minister for Housing, listing dozens of questions the group says have yet to be answered or which need more clarity or detail. Regional • 25 Feb 22
Sliding scale set to be dropped from Mica redress plan One of the most controversial parts of the plan to fund the repair of homes built with defective blocks - the sliding scale element - looks set to be dropped. Politics • 14 Feb 22
Sliding scale set to be dropped from Mica redress plan One of the most controversial parts of the plan to fund the repair of homes built with defective blocks - the sliding scale element - looks set to be dropped. Politics • 14 Feb 22
Mica turns Donegal dream home into a nightmare The Noone family from Donegal do not want to think about - let alone dream about - when they might get back to their own home. Ulster • 22 Dec 21
Mica turns Donegal dream home into a nightmare The Noone family from Donegal do not want to think about - let alone dream about - when they might get back to their own home. Ulster • 22 Dec 21
People left picking up shortfalls in Mica redress - SF Sinn Féin has said that rebuilding the smallest of homes will require homeowners putting their hands in their pockets to meet major shortfalls, under the Government's mica redress scheme. Ireland • 01 Dec 21
People left picking up shortfalls in Mica redress - SF Sinn Féin has said that rebuilding the smallest of homes will require homeowners putting their hands in their pockets to meet major shortfalls, under the Government's mica redress scheme. Ireland • 01 Dec 21
Mica redress scheme to cost €2.2 billion The Taoiseach has described the new mica redress scheme as an "unprecedented State intervention," which would cost €2.2 billion and will cover 6,000 to 7,000 properties. Ireland • 30 Nov 21
Mica redress scheme to cost €2.2 billion The Taoiseach has described the new mica redress scheme as an "unprecedented State intervention," which would cost €2.2 billion and will cover 6,000 to 7,000 properties. Ireland • 30 Nov 21
Mica campaigners 'disappointed' over draft redress memo The Mica Action Group has said it's "very disappointed" with a draft Cabinet memo that seeks to end the controversy over defective building blocks which have damaged thousands of homes. Ireland • 28 Nov 21
Mica campaigners 'disappointed' over draft redress memo The Mica Action Group has said it's "very disappointed" with a draft Cabinet memo that seeks to end the controversy over defective building blocks which have damaged thousands of homes. Ireland • 28 Nov 21
Govt working on 'strengthened scheme' for mica homes The Sinn Féin finance spokesperson has said families in homes built with mica blocks need the Government to deliver 100% redress. Politics • 04 Nov 21
Govt working on 'strengthened scheme' for mica homes The Sinn Féin finance spokesperson has said families in homes built with mica blocks need the Government to deliver 100% redress. Politics • 04 Nov 21
Dept concerned over Mica redress scheme, emails reveal Correspondence between Government Departments has revealed that senior civil servants expect politicians will push for a Mica redress scheme that goes beyond what officials will advise. Politics • 29 Oct 21
Dept concerned over Mica redress scheme, emails reveal Correspondence between Government Departments has revealed that senior civil servants expect politicians will push for a Mica redress scheme that goes beyond what officials will advise. Politics • 29 Oct 21
