'); '); Cabinet has received an update on the Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme, commonly known as the Mica Redress Scheme, from Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien. The mica scandal is affecting homes and other buildings across Counties Donegal and Mayo. Minister O’Brien, who has met with public representatives, action groups and local authorities on the matter in recent weeks, said "the devastation and stress of affected homeowners was not being underestimated or ignored by Government". The Defective Concrete Blocks Grants Scheme opened for applications at the end of June 2020 and is administered by Donegal and Mayo County Councils.