Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I noted this morning that what is described as a senior Government source is now briefing the media that 100% redress for families affected by the mica issue is now being considered. This is some position shift from the Tánaiste's statements of last week and, as always, there are caveats with this latest kite-flying exercise, which is testing the waters to see what might be acceptable. It is nothing to see this Government all over the place on an issue. I have to say "fair play" to the Donegal mica redress campaigners because the pressure of their protest is clearly moving the Government's position on the issue in the right direction by the day. Their message is clear; 100% redress, nothing less. Will we see a Cabinet decision on mica redress in the first week of October as the Taoiseach stated in New York last night or should we expect more delays from the Government?

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