Proposed Legislation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 February 2009

Thursday, 5 February 2009

Ceisteanna (38)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Ceist:

29 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to extend compulsory purchase order legislation to vacant properties and other lands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3768/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Deputy John Gormley)

Under the Planning and Development Acts, and other relevant legislation, a local authority may, for the purposes of performing any of its functions, compulsorily acquire land, including any structure or derelict site.