Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 March 2005
181 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if advice will be given to persons (details supplied) in Dublin 3 concerning public health and safety issues with regard to empty and deserted houses; and if she will make a statement on health issues regarding vacant houses. [7530/05]
View answerInquiries have been made of Dublin City Council concerning the premises referred to by the Deputy. I am advised that the house is privately owned and currently unoccupied. I understand that while the property is in need of maintenance, there is no evidence of illegal dumping. I am further advised that it is open to any concerned person to bring the matter to the council's attention with a view to seeing what action, if any, may be open to the council.
The Health Service Executive, HSE, has responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Persons who have public health concerns in relation to vacant houses should, in the first instance, contact their local Health Service Executive area office.
