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

I acknowledge that, for properties that are regarded as derelict because they are not subject to the vacant property tax, the question stands as to what can be done to activate them for residential use. However, that is now a matter that the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage is aiming to bring to a conclusion. The reason the Revenue Commissioners are not notified is that they do not have a standing in regard to the matter. I would assume, however, based on my constituency experience, that the Revenue Commissioners are not informed of properties that are derelict but that Dublin City Council either is or should be. It is clear to me from watching how the derelict sites legislation is being operated that it is working in some cases, but we need to find ways to improve how it is operating. This is the work the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage is doing.