John Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is helpful to cite the Department guidance on the building regulations. It demystifies much of the misinformation which indicates that you cannot do anything with a derelict or vacant property, when you can. I have seen perfect examples of it in my own county, Waterford. I would like this meeting to lead to workshops being held across local authorities, where best practice can hopefully be replicated. If the speakers have some time in their concluding remarks, could they address the Living City initiative and what they would like to see in the continuation or otherwise of that scheme? Would they support an increase in the age limit of the property and extending it over a longer period? What specifics would they like to see implemented?