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Derelict Sites

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Of the Croí Cónaithe scheme, Tánaiste Micheál Martin said 'there’s about 4,000 applications in — that’s going to make a big difference in towns all over Ireland'. File picture: Brian Lawless/PA</p>

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Micheál Martin says councils 'must move faster' and 'need to go hard' on derelict properties
Referring to the Derelict Sites Act, the Tánaiste said: 'I think there has to be more proactivity by city councils and they must move faster in terms of derelict buildings and properties'
<p>There were 1,548 units on the derelict sites register in 2020, and €378,000 collected in derelict sites levies, something opposition TDs say is a fraction of the real figure. File picture: Sam Boal/ RollingNews.ie</p>

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Sinn Féin brings new legislation aimed at tackling derelict sites 
<p>Kevin Smyth: 'Most derelict properties are single dwelling units. These are the simplest to acquire, easiest to move on and most accessible to do up. They are obviously the ones that will contribute the most immediately to solving the housing crisis.' File picture: Billy MacGill</p>

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Ireland's Empty Towns – Q&A: How can the Derelict Sites Register be made fit for purpose?
Irish Examiner view: Dereliction is eating at our cities and society

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Irish Examiner view: Dereliction is eating at our cities and society

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Limerick council denied permission to acquire former RIC barracks 
Legislation on derelict sites/properties needs to be overhauled

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Legislation on derelict sites/properties needs to be overhauled
Cork's derelict sites worth €20m
Cork's derelict sites worth €20m

THE WAR on dereliction in Cork city continues to grow with more than 90 sites now placed on the derelict sites register by City Hall.

Fri, 28 Sep, 2018

Call for   change in law  so derelict sites can be dealt with quicker
Call for change in law so derelict sites can be dealt with quicker

Former lord mayor of Cork, Cllr John Buttimer (FG), who represents the area, called for an immediate review of national legislation governing dereliction that would allow the authorities move quicker to tackle sites like this.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2014

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