Help & Advice for Affected Homeowners
Here you will find helpful links, information and resources to help you through the practical and emptional issues presented by the crisis.
PLEASE NOTE:
100% Redress Party do not agree, support, promote or deal with the Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme and are not in talks with government in relation to the scheme aside from the work of our Banking and Insurance focus groups work in relation to finance. We do however recognise the urgent need for homeoweners if at all possible, to move on with their lives and put this behind them.
We currently do not have the resources to provide direct or in person help or advice on the application process and do not have access to your application or details. We have endevoured to provide as much information, links and supports below as we can currently find to guide you through the application process and will be adding to this over the weeks and months ahead. We urge anyone who has any simplified guides on this complex process either, visually or otherwise, to get in touch so we can add it to our help & advice page.
100% Redress Party will continue to pursue supports such as the much needed Support Hub.
The Science
This timeline provides a detailed overview of defective concrete in Ireland, combining scientific research, government action, and homeowner experiences. All references are included for verification.
Exclusions
The Remediation of Dwellings (Defective Concrete Blocks) Act 2022 provides support for repairing houses damaged by defective concrete blocks. Its legal definition of “dwelling” prioritises primary residential homes, covering both private homeowners and social housing.
Finance
The defective concrete crisis has left many households facing prolonged financial stress because the current grant scheme does not cover the full cost of repair or rebuilding and does not provide funding upfront.
Social Housing
Council (local authority) homes in Donegal are badly affected by defective concrete blocks. The law already allows the State to fix social housing, but the Government has not yet started the scheme in practice. Donegal County Council cannot proceed without approval.
Coleman Legal
Many homeowners in County Donegal and northwest Ireland discovered that the concrete blocks used in their homes were cracking, deteriorating, and structurally unsafe. Minerals in the aggregate, particularly pyrrhotite and iron sulphides, caused the concrete to expand and weaken over time, leading to widespread structural failure.
European Union
Many Irish homeowners living in homes affected by defective concrete wanted clarity and help. After years of engaging local and national authorities without enough action, they brought their experiences to the European Parliament (the part of the EU where representatives listen to citizen concerns and can investigate issues).