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 enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme .
This scheme will provide financial support to affected homeowners in counties Donegal, Mayo, Limerick and Clare whose dwelling had been damaged by the use of defective concrete blocks in its construction.
Grants of up to €420,000 are available for affected homeowners depending on the works required under the scheme.
Donegal Independent TD Thomas Pringle says the government have dragged their heals in introducing the scheme and that it falls well short of 100 redress:
