Buncrana074 93 62218
Carndonagh074 93 73083

Defective Concrete Blocks/ MICA Support

In March 2023 IDP received funding from the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, through Donegal County Council to appoint a Defective Concrete Block facilitator to assist homeowners as they navigate their way through the DCB redress scheme. In November 2024 a second community facilitator was appointed to help deal with the rising number of homeowners who require assistance with the redress scheme.

IDP’s DCB Team Denise McCool Team Lead and Rachel Grant Administrator, with DCB Community Facilitators Michelle Coyle and Georgina Gallagher

Our DCB facilitators host weekly outreach clinics in both Carndonagh and Buncrana IDP offices on Mondays and Wednesdays, by appointment only.

These weekly clinics offer practical support in the various steps and stages of the process. From scanning and uploading documents, providing information about other supports available to them in their community, as well as tips and signposting on the various aspects involved in the whole process.

To book an appointment at one of the clinics please contact Michelle (Carndonagh) or Georgina (Buncrana) through IDP on 074 9362218 or for more information email michelle@inishowen.ie or Georgina@inishowen.ie

**The DCB posts are supported by the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, through Donegal County Council.

 

 

IDP’s DCB Facilitators have created a step by step guide on the process involved in the applying for the Enhanced Scheme

This is downloadable here: Process of Application for Enhanced Scheme

For further information see: https://www.donegalcoco.ie/en/services/housing/defective-concrete-blocks

Also available to download are the following documents:(click link and document will open in new window)

Application for Enhanced Scheme

For further information on grants and assistance available for DCB homeowners from the SEAI see:

SEAI Supports for DCB Homes

 

DCB/MICA facilitators Michelle Coyle & Georgina Gallagher work with IDP’s local interagency IFAN DCB/MICA subgroup to ensure that they are reaching families who need this support most. They also link with local agencies, community groups, support services and key organisations involved in supporting people affected by Defective Concrete Blocks. It is clear that the community support on the ground continues to be vital for households, and the outreach clinics further enhance this work.