Members of the 100% Redress Party in Donegal met with members of the Derry and Strabane District Council yesterday, to highlight the plight of defective block homeowners on both sides of the border.
They discussed the crisis with their cross-border counterparts, seeking an all-island solution for everyone affected by defective blocks – and to ramp up pressure on the Stormont government to supply a redress scheme for northern homeowners.
Donegal Deputy Charles Ward emphasised after the meeting that: “There is no border when it comes to the defective concrete crisis. Communities across counties and jurisdictions are facing the same devastation as defective concrete continues to impact tens of thousands of homes and public buildings across our island.”
“This is a humanitarian crisis that has now impacted almost all 32 counties,” he said.
“To date, 27 counties have confirmed cases of defective concrete, and every week brings fresh reports of impacted buildings. This should be a wake-up call for everyone north, south, and across every political party that decisive, coordinated and timely action is essential.”
Inishowen Councillor Ali Farren also emphasised the importance of applying a unified response for homeowners.
“This is not just about bricks and mortar,” Cllr Farren said.
“It’s about protecting people’s safety, dignity, and mental health. The entire island is facing a shared challenge that demands a unified response.”
