35 h. ago Repair rate of defective homes in Donegal would take 127 years to clear

At the current rate of repair, it will take 127 years to remediate all the remaining registered defective concrete block… The post Repair rate of defective homes in Donegal would take 127 years to clear appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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46 h. ago Defective social homes falling into ruin as Housing Minister pledges to act “shortly”

The Minister for Housing is set to bring a draft of the Defective Concrete Blocks Social Homes Scheme to government… The post Defective social homes falling into ruin as Housing Minister pledges to act “shortly” appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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55 h. ago Breaking: DCB homeowners’ data may be affected by cyber incident

Personal data of some applicants to the Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme may have been affected by a recent cyber… The post Breaking: DCB homeowners’ data may be affected by cyber incident appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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8 d. ago Government ‘deleted homeowners’ truth’ by amending DCB motion – Deputy Ward

Donegal 100% Redress Party TD Charles Ward said the government’s amendment of his motion to reform the Defective Concrete Redress… The post Government ‘deleted homeowners’ truth’ by amending DCB motion – Deputy Ward appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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9 d. ago People living in constant stress because of defects in their homes, Dáil hears

The scheme applies to the owners of homes in Clare, Donegal, Limerick, Mayo, and Sligo, where their homes are damaged due to the use of defective concrete blocks containing excessive amounts of mica or pyrite.

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9 d. ago ‘This isn’t about blocks, it’s about life’ – Ward warns government in call for redress reform

100% Redress Party TD Charles Ward has told government that delays in changes to the defective concrete blocks scheme are… The post ‘This isn’t about blocks, it’s about life’ – Ward warns government in call for redress reform appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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2 w. ago Ward to demand accountability for government’s ‘betrayal’ in defective concrete scandal

Deputy Charles Ward, with the united support of the majority of opposition TDs parties, will bring what he describes as… The post Ward to demand accountability for government’s ‘betrayal’ in defective concrete scandal appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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2 w. ago Budget 2026 a missed opportunity to address defective concrete crisis – Deputy Ward

Deputy Charles Ward has told Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, that he has ‘failed the people of Donegal completely, with… The post Budget 2026 a missed opportunity to address defective concrete crisis – Deputy Ward appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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2 w. ago Call for end to concrete levy and double taxation for families rebuilding defective homes

Donegal County Councillor Joy Beard has written to the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD, urging the Government to abolish… The post Call for end to concrete levy and double taxation for families rebuilding defective homes appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 w. ago Ward advises homeowners to proceed cautiously with review of defective concrete scheme

Donegal Deputy Charles Ward has raised concerns about the uncertainty amongst homeowners trying to negotiate the Appeal and Technical Review… The post Ward advises homeowners to proceed cautiously with review of defective concrete scheme appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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