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MICA Redress Scheme update
19.07.19
THE decision by
government to establish a redress scheme for private
houses affected by MICA was a welcome development.
Since the announcement affected homeowners have been
contacting Donegal County Council enquiring about
details of the proposed grant scheme and when
applications can be made to the Council under the
scheme.
Against this background, council officials have had
a number of meetings with officials in the
Department of Housing, Planning and Local
Government. The Department has indicated that
details of the scheme are currently being developed,
including enabling regulations in conjunction with
the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform, which
will require government approval. It is expected
that the scheme will open for applications in the
autumn. |
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Photo showing large attendance
at previous Mica information event. |
The Mica Action Group (MAG)
are holding a public meeting on Wednesday, July
24th, from 8pm - 9pm in An Grianan Hotel, Burt.
MAG is a voluntary group formed in early 2014 by
individuals whose own homes are cracking due to
defective blocks.
Ann Owens Chairperson on the Mica Action Group said:
"A panel of key stakeholders including MAG, Damien
McKay and councillors; Martin Mc Dermott, Bernard
McGuiness, Albert Doherty and Martin Farren who are
all members of the Donegal County Council mica
steering group, will be available in a question and
answer session where questions will be taken from
the audience. The information evening is open to
everyone." |
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