'There is no border when it comes to the Defective Concrete Crisis'

Redress Councillors and Charles Ward TD met with representatives of Derry and Strabane District Council to discuss the escalating defective concrete crisis, which has become an unprecedented humanitarian crisis spanning the island of Ireland. 

Charles Ward emphasised that, “there is no border when it comes to the Defective Concrete Crisis. Communities across counties and jurisdictions are facing the same devastation as defective concrete continues to impact tens of thousands of homes and public buildings across our island.” 

The 100% Redress Party sought to highlight the significant number of homes impacted, illustrating the dire circumstances northern residents are living in due to the crisis. At the meeting, it was noted that Donegal has paved the way for redress, but now Northern Ireland must follow its lead, working together towards an all-Ireland approach. 

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“This is a humanitarian crisis that has now impacted almost all 32 counties,” Deputy Ward stated. “To date, 27 counties have confirmed cases of defective concrete, and every week brings fresh reports of impacted buildings. This should be a wake-up call for everyone north, south, and across every political party that decisive, coordinated and timely action is essential.” 

The 100% Redress Party is calling for a truly cross-border approach to redress, including sharing expertise, and ensuring homeowners receive timely and adequate support and justice, regardless of where they live. 

This marks the beginning of a very important cross-border effort that the 100% Redress Party will continue to pursue and champion on behalf of impacted families across the entire island. The Party believes that no homeowner should be left behind simply because of an administrative boundary or postcode. 

The Party has made clear its commitment to advocating for this unified approach, recognising that only an all-island solution will match the scale of the crisis now unfolding across Ireland. 

The meeting concluded with a strong commitment to continued collaboration between councils and public representatives. 

“This is not just about bricks and mortar,” Councillor Ali Farren said. “It’s about protecting people’s safety, dignity, and mental health. The entire island is facing a shared challenge that demands a unified response.”