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07 Sept 2025

100% Redress Councillor appointed Chair of Defective Concrete Blocks Committee

Deputy Charles Ward TD congratulates Cllr Tomás-Seán Devine on new appointment

100% Redress Councillor appointed Chair of Defective Concrete Blocks Committee

Defective Concrete Blocks is a key issue in Donegal

Donegal County Councillor, Tomás-Seán Devine, said he was delighted to be appointed as Chair of the Defective Concrete Blocks Committee.

The 100% Redress Party councillor’s appointment was welcomed by his Dáil Éireann colleague, Deputy Charles Ward TD. 

Cllr Devine said: “I am delighted to take over as Chair of the DCB Committee at this critical time.

“With the 100% Redress Party in the Chair, I believe we will see meaningful improvements in process, transparency, and communication. Homeowners deserve clarity, efficiency, and compassion, and I am determined that this Committee will play a central role in making that happen.”

Cllr Devine said that Minister for Housing, James Browne TD, and the Housing Agency, “must engage with Donegal County Council in a far more proactive and constructive way.

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“There is no room for delay or ambiguity. People’s homes and lives are on the line, and every agency involved must step up to their responsibilities without hesitation.”

Deputy Ward TD commented: “This is an important step in our ongoing work to secure 100% redress in both principle and practice.

“Cllr Devine has demonstrated real leadership and empathy, and I am confident that under his Chairmanship, we will see the process become more responsive to the genuine needs of families. It is time to restore trust and to deliver the solutions that people so urgently need.”

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