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Donegal block manufacturer faces series of High Court cases over damaged bricks

At least eight homeowners have initiated High Court proceedings against Cassidy Brothers, as well as Donegal County Council and the National Standards Authority of Ireland

Protesters at a rally in Dublin city centre demanding a 100 per cent compensation scheme for homes and properties affected by mica. Picture: Getty

A series of cases related to the use of defective blocks in houses have been initiated in the High Court, with more expected in the coming weeks.

At least eight Co Donegal homeowners are suing Cassidy Brothers, a block manufacturing company which has been accused of supplying damaged bricks in the region.

As well as Cassidy Brothers, Donegal County Council and the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) have also been named as defendants in ...