NSAI identifies two Donegal cases as ‘significant’ in annual report

The National Standards Authority of Ireland’s 2017 Annual report features two Donegal cases, identified as ‘significant’.
The prosecution of a Donegal fish processor following investigation in March and the publication of the Mica Expert Group Report in July have been identified as significant events in the body’s calendar.
The National Standards Authority of Ireland has noted that the prosecuting of a Donegal fish processor following investigation and the publication of the Mica Expert Group Report as two significant events in its 2017 annual report.
NSAI Chief Executive, Geraldine Larkin says she welcomes the publication of the Mica Expert Group Report, which found in June that deviations from standards led to presence of deficient minerals in concrete blocks used in Donegal and Mayo homes.
The body has now been tasked with developing a standardised protocol to assess and categorise the damage in affected properties.
Ms Larkin says they are now consulting with the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government on how best to implement this recommendation.
She added that now more than ever, in the wake of Brexit, Irish businesses need certainty.
She says; with just over a year to go until this country’s relationship with its closest neighbour, competitor and ally is due to change fundamentally, businesses need to prioritise for this momentous shift.
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