Calleary 'may leave FF' as rural TDs step up pressure on mica

Former minister is among Coalition TDs insiting homeowners should get full redress

Dara Calleary, pictured in 2017 with Micheál Martin, has indicated he'd consider quitting Fianna Fáil if a 100% redress scheme for homeowners affected by mica is not put in place. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews

Former Fianna Fáil minister Dara Calleary made clear to party bosses that he is prepared to leave the party unless full redress is offered to the victims of the mica saga.

Mr Calleary, a Mayo TD, and other rural colleagues made their views known ahead of Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting which was central to the Government decision not to oppose the Sinn Féin Dáil motion calling for 100% redress.