A number of MPs in Northern Ireland are calling on the Irish government to support holiday homeowners through the Mica Redress Scheme.
Second homeowners have been excluded from the scheme, which is focusing on homes with families currently living in them.
This leaves Northern Ireland residents with Mica-affected holiday homes without access to compensation.
East Derry MP Gregory Campbell has written to Taoiseach Micheal Martin over the issue. He said: “For a government who regularly and inaccurately tell the European Union about no borders on the island, it would be ironic if that same government tried to use the border as a reason to exclude.
“If reports are accurate of approximately 7,000 homes being affected, the Irish authorities need to outline how many of those do not stand to benefit from their scheme by their exclusion.”
Foyle MP and SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood is also calling for full support for all affected property owners.
