Insurers of Michael Flatley's Cork estate want €25m claim mediated outside courts

The Riverdance performer says he and his family had to vacate Castlehyde last October after toxic chemical residue was detected during routine maintenance

Michael Flatley claims the unsafe levels of chloride residue is due to PVC combustion in the fire and that the alleged main contractor, Austin Newport Group Ltd, was aware of a residue issue. File picture

Insurers of Michael Flatley’s Co Cork estate have applied for his €25 million damages claim to be referred to out-of-court mediation.

The Riverdance performer says he and his family had to vacate the period property last October after toxic chemical residue was detected during routine maintenance. He has sued the main contractor who allegedly renovated Castlehyde following a June 2016 fire at the property.