Tony McLoughlin (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael)

Will the Minister of State consider providing details on turnaround times among the various local authorities? I am interested in finding out the figures for Sligo Borough Council and Sligo County Council. I also ask for details on the number of houses boarded up in recent months. Can figures be supplied in respect to the houses in my electoral area that have been in a deplorable state for a long period? I support the proposal by Deputy Coffey. There are a large number of local builders who would love to be involved in this work and they have a role to play in enhancing our housing estates. It is important that we set up schemes that ensure these houses are refurbished as quickly as possible.

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