Concrete levy
I have repeatedly called on the Government to pursue those who supplied defective concrete products for profit. Tonight, they will have to explain why they are instead shifting the burden to people building or buying a home.
Budget 2023 introduces levy on concrete products
In the budget, the Government is introducing a levy on all concrete products, which will be passed on to those already struggling to build a home. The Government failed to recoup any of the cost of the mica redress from the quarry owners who caused the problem. It didn’t even try.
Pursuing quarry operators
Quarries that made huge profits from selling defective concrete blocks will be let off the hook by the Government today. A law will be rammed through by Government party TDs transferring the remedial cost to taxpayers, without even considering amendments that will ensure those quarries that provided defective blocks are pursued.
Remediation of Dwellings Damaged By the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill
The priorities are, firstly, that crumbling homes are fully remedied and, secondly, that taxpayers are not be left footing all the cost. This Government Bill does neither. It should ensure those who made defective concrete blocks for profit are legally pursued.
Two Council estates potentially affected by Pyrite issue
Clare people were among thousands to descend on the capital yesterday in protest over what they say are inadequate state supports under the scheme.
Read MoreMica and Pyrite defective blocks in Clare
In the Dáil this evening, I expressed my concern that the number of Clare homes compromised by Pyrite defective blocks is much greater than previously anticipated.
Read MoreSubmission on possible inclusion of Clare in pyrite scheme
Clare Independent T.D. Michael McNamara says the Government has commenced a process of engagement with Clare County Council over the potential extension of the Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme to affected homes in Clare.
Read MoreExtend the Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme to Clare
I raised the extension of the Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme to Clare and welcomed confirmation that the Department is in communication with Clare County Council regarding the requirements.