pyrite

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Eddie McNamee at his mica-affected home in Gleneely, Co Donegal. Picture: Niall Carson/PA</p>

politics

'Accelerated' scrutiny of mica bill to take place next week

Mica Action Group member Paddy Diver accused the Government of "rushing this legislation through before summer recess so we can't argue with it".

<p>This pyrite-invested block literally disintegrates in the hand in a garden in Ballina, Co Mayo.</p>

news

Clare County Council admits pyrite problems in up to 620 homes

<p>A sign from homeowners affected by mica protesting outside the Dáil earlier this year. Picture: Dominic McGrath/PA Wire</p>

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Q&A: What does the revised redress scheme mean for homeowners hit by the mica crisis?

politics

Taoiseach: Another lockdown cannot be ruled out

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Housing minister asks Opposition spokespersons for views on mica redress

politics

Mica protestors 'in it for the long haul' as they plan to 'bring Dublin to a standstill'

Housing Minister refuses to commit to 100% redress for Pyrite scandal victims

The Department of Housing believes homeowners should have to pay 10% of costs, with a recent position paper deeming this contribution 'appropriate'

Fri, 27 Aug, 2021

Letters to the Editor: What’s O’Neill’s problem with straight, white rich men?

Some of them have, arguably, revolutionised the world with their products. There is nothing to stop a black, lesbian, transgender woman from doing the same

Mon, 16 Aug, 2021

Two more homeowners resign from pyrite/mica working group

Five of the eight original homeowner representatives from Mayo and Donegal have now resigned from the group

Fri, 13 Aug, 2021

Engineer to leave mica panel over shortfalls in scheme

Dr Ambrose McCloskey is convinced that homeowners do not understand that, short of full demolition, no chartered engineer will sign off on remedial work.

Tue, 29 Jun, 2021

Michael Clifford: People suffer because of slipshod regulation of construction

Slipshod regulation of the construction industry for decades has resulted in a series of problems that surfaced long after homes were built, including pyrite, mica and fire safety defects

Tue, 15 Jun, 2021

Cost of pyrite remediation scheme to hit €150m by year-end

A further 300 homes expected to have work carried out this year

Wed, 20 Jan, 2021

Over 1,500 pyrite redress requests approved last year

The body which oversees works to reverse pyrite damage in properties received more than one application every day last year and believe it will be 2020 before the rate of repair work begins to slow.

Thu, 05 Jul, 2018

Over 1,000 homes repaired under pyrite scheme

Over 1,000 homes have been repaired under the Pyrite Remediation Scheme, the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government announced today.

Wed, 04 Apr, 2018

Latest: Pyrite standards report 'a complete fudge', says campaigner

Update 1.47pm: Anti-pyrite campaigners say they are disappointed with the revised standards report published today.

Tue, 15 Aug, 2017

Estate residents' class action victory forces Government to answer to EU Committee

European rights chiefs have accepted a landmark class action against the Irish State taken by residents of 20 of the country’s most run-down housing estates.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2015