The Curse of Defective Concrete (Mica, Pyrrhotite, etc.) in Donegal homes - Read Mod warning Post 1

I think 100 percent is too much of a free for all as it will put people in a better position than they were prior.

I think they should set a figure at about 80 percent of current average sqm rate and apply that to sqm of current accommodation. Leave the homeowner then free to build smaller or larger or just buy somewhere else, handing over property to state where they opt to buy elsewhere.

State could look at doing rural resettlement with some of these vacated sites.

State could also put in place guaranteed mortgage to cover shortfall for remaining 20 percent for those who want to put back same size. This would be fair because the new build would be an improved version of the original in terms of fitout and energy demand.

I don't know why the Minister has not brought in a planning exemption to cover much of these rebuilds. They are also taking about reusing stuff like windows. Under current building regs, that's not even possible.

I also believe that basic bungalows could be repaired when built off raft foundations.

Yes. If there was a case to be taken, it would've happened by now. It's quite obvious that the reason no one has sued the state is because they wouldn't win.

The State has not and never will be legally liable for the behaviour of third parties.

IS 465 is a standard protocol for determination of mica contamination and damage. It isn't law.

Hoping for a big turnout in Dublin on Friday. Hopefully there'll be more feet on the street than the last one...and that was an impressive crowd.

This type of story needs details. How has a repaired outter leaf self destructed in 5 years? Did they use faulty materials again ? Was it poorly built? It sounds like something went wrong here but it's not clear what.

I wonder is that company based in Donegal suffering because of all the Boycott and Close them Down signage literally all over Donegal? Its hard to see how they could weather the animosity against them in the face of such overwhelming bad feeling against them. Or they could have their money made and they dont care what people think..

I heard someone quote that there's about a dozen TDs in the Dail from constituencies affected by this, the point was made how many of these would be willing to back the government over their own constituents, with the risk being they'll lose their seat if they do. Obviously a big if, but still.

Im sure places like that will always have hardcore customers who will stick with them but the sheer breath of the posters and anti-company feeling throughout Donegal makes it impossible for their reputation not to destroyed. And it being a family business i cant imagine any of the family were ever unemployed or worked anywhere else so they will have to stand on their own two feet if they go bust.

There is 15 TD's from Donegal, Sligo-Letirem and Mayo which I think more than covers the effected area.

Of that I think just 7 are in government, only 2 from Donegal.

Definite risk of losing seats but enough to topple government I doubt.