Senator Flynn warns of unsafe concrete at Ardara crèche

Senator Eileen Flynn told the Seanad that childcare workers at her daughters’ crèche in Ardara are repeatedly plastering the building because of defective concrete.

Speaking ahead of a motion to remediate social homes affected by the same issue, Flynn said more than 25 childcare facilities in Donegal are impacted by defective concrete blocks.

She described the Ardara crèche as a vital community facility for around 40 children, noting that the children themselves worry that the building could collapse.

Flynn highlighted recent local engagement, including a Buswells event on the need for childcare in rural Donegal, and visits by President Michael D. Higgins in February and Deputy Charlie Ward with county councillors.

The senator urged the Minister of State to visit the Ardara crèche to assess the safety concerns and to work on a redress scheme that could include new buildings for affected facilities.

The department has indicated it would like more information on the issues raised.

Source: Donegal Daily. Photo: Jan van der Wolf / Pexels.