Where were the Donegal opposition TD's, Senators and Councillors with all their highly qualified research assistants at their disposal?
After all it is they who are supposed to hold the Govt of the day to account.
What Are The Functions Of Opposition Politicians?
The Opposition's main role is to question the government of the day and hold them accountable to the public. The Opposition is equally responsible in upholding the best interests of the people of the country.
It seems that continuous grandstanding after the fact is their only contribution.
A very poor show.
When Is A Government Scheme Truly Designed To Help And When Is It Merely A Facade?
Defective Concrete Victims And Crumbling Homes.
- The grant scheme was ostensibly created to assist victims dealing with defective concrete in their homes in Donegal.
- These homeowners faced significant challenges due to structural issues, and the scheme was meant to provide relief.
Intentions Of The Irish Government
- According to the "On The Ditch" articles, there's no doubt that the Irish government never genuinely intended to help victims in a meaningful way.
- Their actions seemed more like a pretense, raising questions about their true motives.
Why Pretend To Help
The answer lies in financial stability.
If homeowners lost faith in the possibility of remediation, they might stop repaying their mortgages.
The government likely feared a financial crisis if a large number of homeowners defaulted on their loans.
Senior Civil Servants Role
Senior civil servants, responsible for anticipating trouble situations, foresaw this risk.
By creating a scheme - even if it was just for show - they aimed to prevent widespread mortgage defaults.
In summary, the government's "pretend scheme" served as a stopgap measure to maintain financial stability, even if it fell short of genuinely helping the victims.
This situation underscores the cynical reality between appearance and genuine help in policy decisions.
⏩ Enda Craig is a Donegal resident and community activist.
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