A group of defective blocks campaigners have created a “musical battle cry” in the fight for 100% redress.
The song, written by sisters Lorraine McCauley and Stella Farren, is called ‘Full Redress‘ and is due for release next Monday 19th February 2024.
Both artists’ families, friends and communities are severely impacted by the defective housing crisis, as are Malin trio The Henry Girls who contributed the harp and vocals in support of their own affected family home.
Stella’s house is affected by these defective blocks and is condemned for demolition.
Backing vocalist Maurita Turas will sadly see her family home being demolished later this year.
All the artists, producers and writers have been impacted by the humanitarian crisis that is unfolding.
Lorraine McCauley is a singer songwriter, born in Carndonagh, Co. Donegal, who went on to form her indie folk band in Scotland, Lorraine & The Borderlands, supporting acts such as Deacon Blue and The High Kings and performing at festivals and live on the BBC and STV.
The group said: “The Defective Block Crisis is a ticking timebomb for thousands of homes in Donegal and throughout several counties in Ireland. This is not something that can be ignored or brushed under the carpet. This song demands a Full (100%) Redress for everyone affected. Proposals from the Government to date, fall short of what is needed to really put an end to the misery and hell that people affected are living with every day.”
The new 100% Redress Party welcomes the release of the single, which they say will promote awareness of the defective concrete crisis.
Ali Farren, Public Relations Officer of the 100% Redress Party, says: “Full Redress is a protest anthem that tells it like it is. People are ‘still paying mortgages on crumbling homes’ and ‘it’s only a matter of time until a house falls down‘. We hope this song helps raise awareness of the 100% Redress Campaign.”
The single will be available through the usual channels including iTunes and Spotify.
