Taoiseach defends concrete blocks levy despite push back from backbenchers

Mica redress scheme could cost up to €6bn, Micheál Martin said

Mica protest at Leinster House in June. Affected homeowners are seeking 100% redress for the faulty concrete in their homes. Picture: Stephen Collins/ Collins Photos

The Taoiseach has defended the introduction of a levy on concrete blocks, despite significant push back from Government backbenchers.

Micheál Martin has said that the mica redress scheme could cost anywhere between €4.5bn to €6bn and the sector must "make some contribution" towards that.