Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The number of properties Limerick City and County Council has compulsorily purchased has been excellent, to be fair.

According to the 1990 Act, all local authorities should be imposing the levy. I know the witnesses are trying to use a carrot and stick approach and I appreciate that they are having some success but there is no ambiguity in the legislation. The levy must be levied and collected. I know Waterford City and County Council has done great work with CPOs and buy and renew but what proportion of the levy is it collecting?