3 d. ago Government ‘squandered critical chance’ to fix Defective Concrete crisis

Deputy Charles Ward has condemned the government for ‘forcing through’ the Defective Concrete Blocks Amendment Bill last night. The vote… The post Government ‘squandered critical chance’ to fix Defective Concrete crisis appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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4 d. ago Government placing ‘spin and secrecy’ ahead of families living in unsafe homes

Deputy Charles Ward has described the government’s decision to publish the Defective Concrete Blocks Amendment Bill just eight hours before… The post Government placing ‘spin and secrecy’ ahead of families living in unsafe homes appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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5 d. ago Amendments for Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme about “fairness, practicality, and safeguarding the future”

The Government has today announced a series of legislative amendments designed to improve supports for homeowners affected by defective concrete… The post Amendments for Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme about “fairness, practicality, and safeguarding the future” appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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8 d. ago Awards list grows for defective concrete drama as story resonates nationally

A short film on the defective concrete blocks crisis in Donegal is continuing to strike a chord nationally, with two… The post Awards list grows for defective concrete drama as story resonates nationally appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago Technical dispute over quarry samples emerges in defective concrete High Court case

A technical dispute over how key quarry samples were tested has emerged in the defective concrete blocks litigation in the… The post Technical dispute over quarry samples emerges in defective concrete High Court case appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago Amendment to expand rental options for defective blocks families voted down by Government

Donegal TD and Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Deputy Pearse Doherty has criticised the Government for voting against his amendment to… The post Amendment to expand rental options for defective blocks families voted down by Government appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago Cabinet approves amendments to Defective Concrete Blocks Bill

Pictured: May 2025 – Minister for Housing James Browne during an official visit to Donegal Housing Minister James Browne has… The post Cabinet approves amendments to Defective Concrete Blocks Bill appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago Doherty to bring amendment to Finance Bill today to help Defective Block homeowners

Donegal TD Deputy Pearse Doherty has today outlined a targeted amendment to the Finance Bill that will be voted on… The post Doherty to bring amendment to Finance Bill today to help Defective Block homeowners appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Economics

1 week ago More than 1,000 social homes in Donegal visibly cracked due to defective blocks

Council has been asking Department of Housing for four years for funding to repair damage done to housing stock

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3 w. ago National: Government pledges 72,000 social homes in new housing plan

The government’s new housing plan has pledged that a minimum of 300,000 new homes, including 72,000 social houses, will be… The post National: Government pledges 72,000 social homes in new housing plan appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 w. ago Govt 'moving away from yearly targets' but is aiming for 300,000 homes by 2031

The plan aims to deliver 90,000 starter home supports, 72,000 social homes, and target homelessness.

Events

3 w. ago Government accused of ignoring homeowners with rushed defective blocks bill

Donegal Deputy Charles Ward has expressed his anger as pre-legislative scrutiny on the DCB scheme amendment bill is being bypassed.… The post Government accused of ignoring homeowners with rushed defective blocks bill appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 w. ago New housing plan gets Cabinet committee sign off with measures to be announced on Thursday

A target of 12,000 social homes, new provisions for victims of domestic violence and more CPOs on the cards.

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3 w. ago New housing plan could deliver 12,000 social homes and 15,000 affordable units per year

Coalition’s long-awaited plan set to include expansion of Land Development Agency’s role

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3 w. ago New housing plan aims to deliver 12,000 social homes and 15,000 affordable units per year

Coalition’s long-awaited plan set to include expansion of Land Development Agency’s role

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