Mica - a shiny silicate mineral with a layered structure... but it can be devastating when contained in the building blocks used to construct houses. Families in up to six counties are now watching the walls of their homes crack and are being forced to demolish their houses, as a result of the mineral mica. In this In Focus podcast, host Denise Calnan speaks to Sunday Independent journalist Rodney Edwards who has been following the crisis. He explains the mica controversy and tells us about meeting families who have lost their homes. If you have any thoughts you’d like to share, please email us podcasts@independent.ie

Source: Irish Independent September 02, 2021 03:56 UTC