Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is a matter for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. That Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, and I have consulted on this matter. He has initiated a review of the operation of derelict sites legislation and I understand he will have it completed by the end of the year. It is apparent to me, having done the work on the vacant property tax, that the best way to deal with the issue unused properties, be they homes or derelict, is through the introduction of a vacant property tax and the strengthening of the operation of the derelict sites legislation.