Mayo pyrite group to hold peaceful demonstration

The North Mayo Pyrite Group is holding a peaceful demonstration in Ballina next Saturday to highlight the shortfalls the current defective concrete blocks grant scheme.

The event takes place from 2 p.m. with demonstration points at Sligo Road, Killala Road, Bonniconlon Road, Foxford Road and Crossmolina Road.

Those attending are advised to adhere to social distancing guidelines.

The government's defective concrete blocks grant scheme, introduced for homes with pyrite issues in Mayo and Donegal, covers 90% of the remediation costs.

However, campaigners are insisting that 100% of costs should be covered by the scheme.

Members of a similar action group in Donegal will join in Saturday's protest.