The founder of the Clare Pyrite Action Group has criticised the Government for the ongoing exclusion of affected homeowners in this county from discussions on a redress scheme.
The Tánaiste has told the Dáil he doesn’t “know why nobody was invited from that group” to the discussions, saying they’ll have to ensure Clare homeowners affected by pyrite or Mica “are part of the solution in some way”.
Leo Varadkar was responding to a question from Clare’s Sinn Féin TD, Violet Ann Wynne, who has said it’s both “unacceptable” and “disheartening” that homeowners here aren’t represented.
It’s thought at least 50 homes and two council estates may be affected in this county, but the Housing Minister has said that before the Defective Concrete Block Scheme can be extended, a rigorous analysis would have to be completed.
A six-year property tax exemption has this week been announced for houses with defective blocks in Mayo and Donegal and founder of the Clare Pyrite Action Group, Crusheen’s Dr. Martina Cleary is furious that people here are left out.
An East Clare Councillor meanwhile has said while it’s very disappointing that Clare homeowners aren’t eligible for the redress scheme, he does believe they will be.
The Housing Minister has said that before the Defective Concrete Block Scheme can be extended, a rigorous analysis would have to be completed and Clare County Council has been leading a study into the matter.
Maghera Councillor Pat Hayes says the issue has caused huge distress for people around the county.
