'I simply don't have the money' - Homeowners told to fork out €2.25m for defects or face evacuationUp to 240 homeowners in the Bru Na Sionna estate in Shannon were told the week before Christmas that they need to pay €2.25m to amend the defects in their homes or face evacuation. Cliff O'Neill (44), who bought a duplex for €205,000 in 2007, said he has been told to pay €4,800 by next week as an "initial" payment. We're now being told we legally have to pay for the defects or action will be taken. "There was a meeting held with the owners and some have been told to pay an initial payment of €7,000. The homeowners were told that if the €2.25m isn't paid they are facing an evacuation after Clare County Council set out a schedule of works to be carried out.

Source: Irish Independent January 20, 2018 07:30 UTC