Government draws up plan to tackle ghost estates

THE Government is to introduce a series of measures to tackle the growing problem of ghost and unfinished estates which have blighted many parts of the country.

Following an Irish Examiner investigation the Government has revealed it is drawing up a strategic plan, including the possible introduction of laws, for local authorities to ensure developers responsible for ghost estates are held accountable.

A team of planning and housing experts will carry out an assessment of the problem across the country, to be completed by the end of the summer. The report will detail: