Concrete Levy ammendment decision met with criticism
The recent decision to remove poured concrete used for precast products from the Defective Concrete Products Levy has been met with criticism. The announcement was made yesterday by Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath, who said he will be bringing ammendments to the levy forward in the Finance Bill. The levy…
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…
Mica homeowners who need emergency accommodation urged to form fresh campaign
A defective block campaigner has blasted the Government over news that modular homes are not being considered as alternative accommodation for those living in Mica affected homes. This is despite a motion in favour of the idea being passed by Donegal County Council last year. Paddy Diver has…
Housing Minister to meet with Donegal County Council CEO on Mica Scheme
The Housing Minister has revealed that he is to meet with the CEO of Donegal County Council tomorrow for a discussion on the Defective Blocks Redress Scheme. Minister Darragh O’Brien was responding to questions from Donegal TD Padraig MacLochlainn who highlighted the need for urgent alternative accommodation so Mica…
Government ‘keen’ to see Mica Redress Scheme up and running
The Tánaiste has reiterated that the Government is keen to see the new Mica Redress Scheme up and running as soon as possible. The long awaited enhanced scheme is expected to be given the green light in the New Year. Leo Varadkar also says that he would like…
Mica homeowners claim levy will result in massive jump in costs
Mica homeowners claim the concrete block levy will see their rebuilding costs increase by tens of thousands of euro. The charge was originally introduced at 10 per cent, but has been reduced to 5 per cent. It was due to be introduced in April, but is now expected…
Councillor calls for definitive levy statement
A Sligo Councillor is calling on the government to make a definitive statement on whether the concrete levy will be scraped or not. There have been conflicting reports over the past couple of days in relation to the introduction of the controversial levy that was announced recently in the Budget.…