Mr. Terry Sheridan:

That is one of the legacy issues from the Celtic tiger when there was excessive development and over-speculation leaving us with many similar examples throughout the country.

It will take time to come up with solutions but, hopefully, as the economy recovers, they can be put to beneficial use. The Deputy also mentioned the planning regulator and how that will fit in with all of this. That will also be addressed in the second planning Bill. A primary function of the regulator will be to evaluate and assess the local development plans, local area plans and the regional and spatial economic strategies that are put in place. That was something that was missing during the boom years. A primary function of the planning regulator will be to ensure that the plans that are adopted by local and regional authorities are fit for purpose and appropriate in terms of sustainable development.

The final point referred to by the Deputy was that of a value threshold being applied to the vacant site levy. That is not something-----