A European Parliament delegation has arrived in Ireland today to investigate the defective concrete mica block crisis
A European Parliament delegation has arrived in Ireland today to investigate the defective concrete block crisis.
The visit comes following several petitions urging attention to the crisis, highlighting the issue of defective mica blocks used in construction in Ireland.The delegation will inspect affected buildings, meet with homeowners and speak to Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien before submitting a report to the European Commission.Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey is part of the delegation and said it is “quite significant” politicians from Europe are coming to Ireland to assess the mica issue.
“The visit sends out a strong message that the EU Parliament is listening and engaging with people directly affected by this crisis on the ground.” “The Government has already accepted a proposal to establish an Oversight Committee in the Department of Housing and I believe this group should meet urgently to address a number of issues relating to the fund,” he said.
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