In-depth discussions on the Mica redress scheme are expected to take place at today’s meeting of Donegal County Council.
County Councillors will meet virtually this morning to discuss a range of motions of topical issues – five of which deal with Mica.
Cllr Michael McBride has put forward a motion asking Donegal County Council to look for a 100% Redress Scheme.
Cllr Jack Murray is also calling for a review of the scheme to provide 100% funding to those affected by the defective blocks saga. He will call on the council to write to the Minister for Housing to request a full public inquiry.
Cllr Liam Blaney is asking the council to improve its efficiency in processing redress scheme applications. He is also requesting that the senior management put protocols in place to ensure that Donegal County Council does not purchase any products from quarries that are known to have had defective materials
Cllr Frank McBrearty’s motion calls for: “an independent judicial public inquiry into the Mica scandal and that the Council rejects the current redress scheme of 90%, and that Government amend the scheme to 100% redress, plus any building or structure affected by Mica to be allowed into the scheme.”
Cllr Nicholas Crossan is proposing a scheme for vacant homes to be renovated for Mica families to live in while their homes are remediated or rebuilt.
Councillors have also lodged questions with the local authority to gain more clarity on Mica issues, including those faced by council tenants in Mica-affected homes. Councillors are seeking to find out how many members of staff are working full time on the mica redress scheme.
All of the above motions will be discussed at today’s meeting from 11am.
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