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]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 March 2022
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]
View answerAddressing 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.