Fine Gael TDs demand meeting with Varadkar over mica comments

Donegal TD Joe McHugh, Clare TD Joe Carey and Mayo TD Alan Dillon, last night contacted their party leader seeking a meeting to discuss redress for mica homeowners following his comments

Ali, Hugh and John Farren of Malin Head, Inishowen, Co. Donegal, protesting outside Leinster House, in support of a redress scheme for people affected by the mica and pyrite defects in their homes. Picture: Conor O’Mearain/Collins Photos

Three Fine Gael TDs from the areas worst affected by the mica issue are seeking an urgent meeting with Leo Varadkar after his comments that a 100% mica redress scheme is not probable.

The Tánaiste all but ruled out full compensation for homeowners whose properties have been destroyed by mica, claiming it would severely impact on the public finances, as other groups, including those living in defective apartments in his own constituency, would expect the same level of support.