Eoghan Murphy (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes. I can certainly provide figures to the committee setting out how many 2:1s and derelict properties we are working on over the programme. It is important to note that as we work through this programme, the number of voids that have the potential to be brought back into use will decrease every year. The Department is moving towards more active management of stock through a programme that focuses on casual vacancies that require a bit of funding to ensure they can be retenanted as quickly as possible. This programme, which is separate from the voids programme, involves making investments proactively to ensure these properties do not become long-term voids. It recognises that many of the properties in question were long-term voids before they were brought back into the system. That is how the money is being spent.

The Deputy also asked about enhanced leasing and maintenance. The 92% reduced rate of rent is higher than the traditional lease, which was approximately 80%. The local authority was maintaining all the responsibility for day-to-day maintenance as well, but that is not the case under the new enhanced leasing arrangements.