Vacant Sites

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 March 2022

Thursday, 3 March 2022

Questions (206)

Thomas Gould

Question:

206. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he is taking to increase the collection of the derelict sites levy in urban areas [12068/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Addressing vacancy and dereliction, and maximising the use of the existing housing stock, is a priority objective of the Government, as evidenced by the recently published Housing for All - A New Housing Plan for Ireland where one of the four pathways in the plan is specifically dedicated to this area.  

My Department continues to liaise with local authorities on the implementation of the Derelict Sites Act with a view to improving its effectiveness.  My Department initiated a review of the Derelict Sites Act in November 2021 to identify potential improvements to the legislative provisions and the way they are applied and will be engaging further with local authorities in this regard in the coming months.

Question No. 207 answered with Question No. 186.