Defective Blocks in the Press
Fears grow as bad block cases confirmed in south of country
Defective block cases have been confirmed in the south of the country, where homes damaged by bad blocks are locked out of a State redress scheme that is limited to certain counties.
Fresh questions asked about defective blocks redress scheme
RTE report with shocking revelations about defective concrete foundations and Donegal's recent quarry audit.
Interviews with Josephine Kelly, Dr Ambrose McCloskey, Donal MacNamee and Shaun Hegarty
Lawyers set for talks on lead cases in multi-million euro mica scandal litigation
Lawyers are to hold talks about identifying lead cases which would be representative of the more than 1,500 mica lawsuits, involving claims potentially in excess of €550m, filed with the High Court.
First confirmed case in Northern Ireland is family home made from defective building blocks
The first confirmed case in Northern Ireland of mica-damaged building blocks has been discovered in a house, the Sunday Independent can reveal.
Couple taking first legal action over defective blocks say they had no other option
Highland Radio interview with Grainne & William Doherty
More than 1,100 legal actions now lodged over properties affected by mica
International experts assisting in preparing statement of claim, which is expected to be delivered by end of September.
Newtalk Podcast
Listen back to today's Pat Kenny Show with interviews with Dave Coleman, Shaun Hegarty and a number of affected homeowners. Great news piece by reporter Barry White
Over 1,000 homeowners expected to sign up for mica legal claim
It follows a free two day legal aid consultation process held by leading legal firm Coleman LLP.
“Deleterious materials” case taken by mica affected homeowners
Coleman Legal in donegal to meet prospective litigants.
Couple Urge Affected Homeowners to Seek Damages in the Courts Over the Mica Scandal
Rte Drive Time Radio interview with Barry Lenihan
Living with mica: “It has been so stressful. You are not able to sleep or clear your head - it never leaves”
William & Gráinne Doherty live in fear of their Donegal house crumbling due to mica.
New scheme worse for homeowners' - Chartered Engineer
'Scheme engineers will not certify remedial works’ states concerned IS465 engineers Ambrose McCloskey and Martin Doherty, who fear the enhanced redress scheme will have restrictions for affected homeowners.
Mica campaigners taking pathfinder legal cases in Commercial Court
Redress campaign seeking support from Europe
Ireland Mica campaigners meet European Commission
Legality and ethical standing of the Irish Standard IS 465 examined
Irish State failed to protect citizens from defective construction products
Commission needs to fulfil responsibility to ensure compliance with EU legislation
MICA Protest 8th Oct 2021
Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter & Dave Coleman, Principal of Coleman Legal.
