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Huge turnout for Mica Redress
event
21.02.20
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THE Mica Action Group (MAG)
had a huge turnout of over 700 people attending
their Mica redress and financial information event
in Letterkenny on Tuesday, 18th February. |
Ann Owens, Chairperson
of MAG said: "The turnout to this event was
unprecedented and illustrates how far we have come
and the number of people coming forward who are
affected by the issue of defective blocks/mica in
the county.
"We heard updates from Damien McKay on how the Mica
Redress process will work and the steps that
homeowners must follow in getting their applications
ready.
"Martin McDermott from Donegal County Council
informed the audience of the significant preparation
that is happening behind the scenes at the council
and the importance of ensuring homeowners select a
mica certified engineer to support this application
process. He indicated that the first mica steering
group meeting will be on February 20th and further
updates will be provided after this." |
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Ann continued:
"Homeowner Karl Murtagh told his very emotive story
about how he and his family were forced borrow from
friends and family to fix their home, which was in
imminent danger of collapse, and how the bank
refused to engage, eventually selling his mica
riddled home to a vulture fund. Both Padraig
McLochlainn and Charlie McConalogue gave assurances
of their support on the night.
"Joe Morgan updated the audience on the significant
engagement that he has undertaken with the key
lenders in the county and told how families are
already seeing the positive impact of this
engagement with dedicated points of contact now set
up in the banks to deal with mica enquiries.
"Liz Morgan spoke about the supports available to
families through MABs who are encountering financial
difficulties and offered support in liaising with
banks on their behalf if this is required.
"We would like to thank everyone for speaking and
for attending this event. This has been a long
journey for MAG and all the affected families and
hopefully this marks the start of a positive future
for all." |
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