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Shaun Keenan

Mica protest to take place on Friday in Derry during Taoiseach visit

Mica homeowners and supporters will protest tonight in Derry to mark the visit of An Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

The protest, which will take place outside the Playhouse before moving to the Guildhall, has been organised for Friday, April 1 at 7pm.

It comes after the Irish Government decided to exclude holiday homes owners from its revised MICA redress scheme last year.

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It's understood that the Taoiseach will visit Altnagelvin Hospital and The University of Ulster Magee before an engagement with staff at the Playhouse in Derry city centre.

Mr Martin was due to travel to Letterkenny on Saturday but that trip was cancelled over fears the event would be marred by Mica protestors.

Meanwhile, PRO of the Mica Action Group Michael Doherty said that homeowners had not been invited to engage with the Taoiseach during his visit.

He's now calling on those in Derry to stand up and be counted, making their voices heard on Friday night.

Mica protest poster published on social medai (Mica Action Group)

"There will be no hand-holding here," Mr Doherty said. "We've got plenty going on this side of the border but I just want to make sure that you're very clear that this is happening.

“It will not be speeches. It will be a dignified protest. I would call on as many people to get out and be there and be counted.

“I’ve never seen more frustration from people at this point in time. Let’s do something useful with that frustration.”

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