Ms Moira Murrell:

I suppose we have not used our powers on the CPO. We have a very significant acquisition programme. There is still good value for us and, as Mr. Murray mentioned, many of the units we acquire are vacant sites so it is achieving that purpose. We have carried out a health check on two towns in the county.

In the Tralee area, in particular, we have identified and analysed vacant units. We are examining where CPOs may be appropriate and are assessing each of those units in terms of those that are derelict and vacant.

On a related point, we have introduced a significant change towards the development contribution scheme to stimulate the reuse of vacant properties. We have exempted from the development contribution the reuse of the first floor premises. We have significantly changed the contribution to stimulate the reuse of the smaller house, which is a positive development.