Taoiseach’s statement an ‘insult to the people of Donegal’ - Pringle

During yesterday’s visit to Donegal, Taoiseach Simon Harris made a commitment to a review of the defective blocks redress scheme after the upcoming General Election.

However, Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has called the Taoiseach’s promise “an insult to the people of Donegal”.

“They’ve had years to do this. Affected homeowners have been telling the government for years what’s wrong with the scheme and how it can be fixed and Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have not listened to them,” he said.

The independent TD echoed the frustration of campaigners, who have repeatedly called for a 100 percent redress scheme.

“Where has Fine Gael been these past years? This should have happened already, not something offered as a campaign promise.

“This is an insult to the people of Donegal and to all homeowners affected by defective blocks,” he added.

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