Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In recent years we have had some delays. I would imagine that in the coming years, as we see completions such as in Templemore, Ashbourne and a couple of others which will actually be completed this year, that will substantially raise the number of properties that are protected. More are currently under construction such as Springfield, Clonlara in County Clare. As they come on board and are given over to the local authority, that figure will increase.