A new claim by up to 75 litigants caught up in the mica controversy aims to hold the State liable for failing to implement European oversight rules properly on construction products. So-called Francovich damages apply when individuals suffer a loss due to an EU member state failing to transpose EU directives into law. The first of these claims alleging a “serious breach of EU law” came before the Commercial Court on Monday. Brought by Letterkenny school teacher Alan Boal, the case is against the minister for housing, local government and heritage, Ireland and the attorney general.  The court heard 75…

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