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First-time buyers cannot be exempted from concrete block levy costs

The Tanaiste said it is not possible to exempt first-time buyers from the concrete block levy. Leo Varadkar said the levy is on the construction industry and he cannot see how any particular group could be exempted. Taoiseach Micheal Martin ...

06 Oct 2022 at 17:08

Local News

Difference in legislation for defective apartments redress ‘is deplorable’

A former member of the Government’s working group on the defective blocks redress scheme has said she is shocked at the possible differences between the proposed legislation to deal with defects in apartments compared to what was offered ...

17 Jan 2023 at 11:41

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Donegal Mica owners living in Storm Barra fear

Mica homeowners in Donegal are facing an extremely anxious few days ahead with the approach of Storm Barra. Met Éireann has issued multiple weather warnings, including a Status Yellow wind and rain warning for Donegal, valid until 6....

06 Dec 2021 at 22:26

Local News

Mica homeowners urged to contact Central Bank over ‘national disgrace’

Defective blocks homeowners are being urged to write to the Central Bank to raise concerns that they may be at risk of defaulting on their mortgages if they have their property demolished under the State’s redress scheme. Research ...

16 May 2023 at 15:54

Local News

Almost 350 applications to defective blocks scheme ‘undecided’

About a quarter of the more than 1,200 applications made to Donegal County Council’s defective concrete block scheme are undecided. Figures show the local authority has received 1,242 applications from affected homeowners to the ...

14 May 2023 at 16:04

National News

First low-cost home retrofit loans launched today encouraging renewable upgrades for homes

Home retrofit loans are on offer from today at about half the interest rate for similar loans on the market. From today, the government has announced that homeowners can borrow from €5,000 to €75,000 at significantly lower ...

24 Apr 2024 at 15:22

Donegal Life

'Tis the season for Donegal homeowners to step up security measures around their home heating oil

Gardaí are urging homeowners to put measures in place that will help prevent the theft of home heating oil. The theft of home heating oil exhibits a strong seasonal trend. With colder weather on the horizon and fuller ...

10 Nov 2020 at 16:49

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BREAKING: Mica-affected homeowners call for boycott

BREAKING: Approximately 200 Inishowen mica-affected homeowners and their supporters are currently staging a protest in Carndonagh. The protest is happening at a construction site on the Derry Road in the market town, ...

10 May 2021 at 14:15

National News

Thousands eligible for little-known Social Welfare payment to upgrade their houses

Thousands of Irish people may unknowingly be eligible for a grant to do up their houses. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) provides free home energy upgrades to homeowners who get certain social ...

25 Jul 2024 at 20:37

National News

Heads up homeowners - Households set for cash boost as energy credit calls considered for Budget

Households are set for a potential €150 cash boost as the Government considers extending the reduced nine per cent VAT rate on energy bills in the 2025 budget, Finance Minister Jack Chambers has indicated. With ...

14 Aug 2024 at 13:24

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Donegal IFA County Chairman says government and authorities must act quickly to address Mica crisis

Donegal IFA County Chairman Brendan McLaughlin says the government and local authorities must act immediately to resolve the Mica block issue which is plaguing many farming families across Donegal. He said: “A ...

29 May 2021 at 23:24

National News

Less than 40 properties for rent in March under affordable HAP scheme

The number of houses available to rent for people accessing the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) stood at 38 nationwide, according to the latest report from the Simon Community. The group’s Locked Out Of The ...

15 Apr 2024 at 08:27

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