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Interim work ‘the priority’ as building defect repairs estimated at 2.5bn euros

An independent report into apartments with defects built during the Celtic Tiger-era has found that interim measures to address potential safety issues “need to be identified as a priority” pending the completion of full remediation works. The ...

28 Jul 2022 at 17:01

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Defective blocks campaigners to lodge complaint against Irish State with EU

A formal complaint against the Irish State on behalf of homeowners affected by defective concrete blocks is to be submitted to the EU Commission in the coming days. The move is part of an effort by defective blocks campaigners to add pressure ...

18 Jan 2024 at 16:36

National News

Redress scheme for defective Celtic Tiger-era apartments to open next year

A scheme to provide redress to owners of defective Celtic Tiger-era apartments will become available for applications next year, Leo Varadkar has said. The Taoiseach said Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien is working on the legislation as ...

08 Nov 2023 at 15:43

National News

'It's very dangerous' - Gardaí fine driver with defective tyre as they issue appeal

A motorist has been fined after being caught driving with a dangerously defective tyre. In a notice issued on social media, An Garda Síochána used the example of the fined driver - who was spotted in Gorey, Co Wexford - to stress the ...

16 May 2024 at 14:27

National News

Man driving erratically in car with bald tyres also tested positive for meth - Gardaí

Gardaí have arrested a man caught drug driving in an erratic manner in a vehicle with dangerously defective tyres. According to Gardaí, officers on patrol in the Thomastown district in Co Kilkenny stopped the car after noticing the ...

13 Oct 2023 at 10:15

National News

A levy on builders could help pay for defective repairs, Labour leader Bacik says

A levy could be imposed on the construction sector to help pay for works on thousands of defective apartments, Labour leader Ivana Bacik has said. She said around 100,000 apartments built between 1991 and 2013 are in need of ...

15 Jul 2022 at 15:05

Former education minister resigns whip after voting against Government bill

National News

Former education minister votes against Government’s defective blocks bill

Ex-education minister and former chief whip Joe McHugh has resigned the whip after voting against the Government’s defective blocks Bill, threatening the coalition Government’s majority as a result. The Fine Gael TD for ...

06 Jul 2022 at 21:25

Calls from campaigners to address ‘flaws’ in defective blocks bill

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Calls to address ‘flaws’ in defective blocks bill

The Housing Minister said he will consider amendments to the new defective blocks bill, as homeowners are set to raise concerns over the compensation scheme. Campaigners will tell the housing Oireachtas committee that ...

22 Jun 2022 at 15:35

National News

Irish homeowners affected by defective blocks can now apply to enhanced grant scheme

An enhanced grant scheme providing up to €420,000 to homeowners affected by defective concrete blocks has commenced. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’ Brien TD, yesterday (July 3) ...

04 Jul 2023 at 12:03

National News

Whistleblower welcomes call to have debate over defective gun holsters

A former garda who made protected disclosures about alleged defective gun holsters previously worn by armed officers, has welcomed a call by a senator to have an urgent debate in parliament about the “grave ...

17 Jul 2025 at 16:49

National News

Defective lorry with dangerous load removed from the motorway by Gardaí

A lorry deemed "an immediate risk" to other drivers was removed from the motorway by Gardaí recently. According to An Garda Síochána, Fermoy officers stopped the lorry on the M8 after it was spotted ...

02 Jul 2024 at 12:25

National News

Sinn Fein accuses Government of attempt to limit support for mica homes

There was a concerted effort at the “very heart of Government” to limit financial support by homeowners affected by defective blocks, Sinn Fein has said. Defective building blocks containing ...

11 Jul 2024 at 13:10

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