Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I want to ask about compulsory purchase orders, CPOs, with the local authorities. I know some local authorities are starting to use CPOs, but there is no sign that is coming on board in Dublin City Council. There was a prediction that we might get a certain amount of units as a result of that. Has there been pressure or talks between the Department and the local authorities?

I also want to ask about public private partnerships, PPPs. I know there is some consultation in Dublin City Council in regard to PPPs. I see a lot of problems with these. We have had difficulties with them in the past. We have never enjoyed great success with them. Have things been progressing in terms of talking to Dublin City Council about the process? What does Mr. McCarthy expect the council to deliver, and when?