AN expert on defective blocks has advised affected home owners of changes to the Government’s redress scheme.
Donegal County Cllr Joy Beard of the 100% Redress Party is a defective block campaigner in Inishowen.
She issued a statement with “important information for homeowners who are still in the old 9010 defective block scheme”.
Councillor Joy Beard.
She said: “If you are still in the old 9010 scheme, your case is not being handled in the same way as current Housing Agency applications.
“These older cases remain with Donegal County Council and the Housing Agency may not yet have direct access to your file or be in a position to process a technical review request.”
She warned: “Most importantly, if you are in the old scheme, do not assume your request is being processed simply because you contacted the Housing Agency.
“You should contact Donegal County Council and request written confirmation that your Technical Review request has been recorded on your file.”
Cllr Beard added: “There is also a legislative and process issue that must be resolved before some older cases can be formally progressed from Donegal County Council to the Housing Agency.”