Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 November 2023
338. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Government-owned properties, which would be considered derelict under the conditions of the Derelict Sites Act 1990, are subject to the derelict sites levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52464/23]
View answerSection 3 of the Derelict Sites Act 1990 defines the term "derelict site" as meaning "any land which detracts, or is likely to detract, to a material degree from the amenity, character or appearance of land in the neighbourhood of the land in question because of -
(a) the existence on the land in question of structures which are in a ruinous, derelict or dangerous condition, or
(b) the neglected, unsightly or objectionable condition of the land or any structures on the land in question, or
(c) the presence, deposit or collection on the land in question of any litter, rubbish, debris or waste, except where the presence, deposit or collection of such litter, rubbish, debris or waste results from the exercise of a right conferred by statute of common law.".
In effect, the Act applies to any land that is deemed to satisfy the foregoing criteria and does not distinguish between privately owned land or land in the ownership of Government bodies or other statutory authorities.
