More Derry homes will crumble

Press/Media: Expert Comment

Description

As a Derry home becomes one of the first confirmed cases of 'mica' in Northern Ireland, Derry Now reporter Catherine McGinty explains why 'mica' is a misleading term which barely scratches the surface of this unprecedented crisis.

Period10 Nov 2022

Media contributions

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Media contributions

  • TitleMore Derry homes will crumble The term 'mica crisis' is a complete misnomer
    Degree of recognitionRegional
    Media name/outletDerry News
    Media typePrint
    Duration/Length/Size2 page
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date10/11/22
    DescriptionAs a Derry home becomes one of the first confirmed cases of 'mica' in Northern Ireland, Derry Now reporter Catherine McGinty explains why 'mica' is a misleading term which barely scratches the surface of this unprecedented crisis.
    Producer/AuthorCatherine McGinty
    URLhttps://www.derrynow.com/news/home/962100/more-derry-homes-will-crumble.html
    PersonsPaul Dunlop

Conference

TitleThe Science and Societal Impacts of Defective Concrete
LocationAtlantic Technical University, Donegal & Ulster University, Magee Campus, Letterkenny & Derry, Ireland
Period15 Nov 2022 → 17 Nov 2022
Linkhttps://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-science-and-societal-impacts-of-defective-concrete-tickets-443321886697

Keywords

  • pyrrhotite
  • mica
  • defective concrete