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The Irish Government has announced a revised MICA redress scheme whereby the costs of repair will not be covered if homeowners reside in Northern Ireland.
Homeowners in the North have expressed their concerns following the announcement as they will not be eligible for reimbursement for repair or rebuild of holiday homes.
Those that do reside in the South will still not be covered for 100% of the repair costs to their homes.
Commenting on the latest announcement, SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP said the anger of homeowners is justified.
MP Eastwood said: "Yesterday’s announcement represents a missed opportunity to give all those impacted the full and unconditional support they deserve.
“Houses aren’t simply just bricks and mortar; they are homes, and for many, they are retirement plans.
"The Government should review their policy to ensure complete redress for all those homeowners across the North West and to include those with holiday homes affected.
“This has consumed the lives of thousands; urgent change is needed to ensure it doesn’t continue to loom large over people’s futures.”
Security alert in Derry
Foyle Harps supremo Gerry 'Doc' Doherty. Pic by Yom Heaney, nwpresspics
Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins with new signing Ryan Graydon. Pic courtesy of Kevin Morrison.
Dr Fergal Tuffy who cycled Mizen Head to Malin Head for charity.
Gallery: Foyle Cycling Club Mizen to Malin Cycle 2022
32 members of Foyle Cycling Club completed a challenging five-day cycle from Mizen Head to Malin Head on June 22.
They were raising money for two great local charities: Foyle Search and Rescue and HURT. All donations greatly appreciated.
Donations can be made HERE.
Photographs courtesy of Marcas Ó Murchú.
Fergal Tuffy of the the Foyle Cycling Club.
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