Charlie McCreevy
Question:35 Mr. McCreevy asked the Minister for the Environment the plans, if any, he has to assist local authorities in finishing housing estates throughout the country where builders have abandoned uncompleted estates. [2359/95]
Written Answers. - Local Authority Housing.
It is a matter for the planning authority to take all necessary steps to secure the completion of housing estates by attaching appropriate conditions to permissions, including conditions regarding an appropriate security (or bond) to ensure satisfactory completion. Planning authorities have adequate powers to enforce such conditions, and to realise the security or bond. In addition, they may undertake any necessary work to complete estates, in conjunction with the local residents or otherwise. I have no plans to change these arrangements.