Mr. Gordon Daly:

It is something we consider on a case-by-case basis. If we have acquired the property compulsorily and have sold it on, we will probably have more control over the matter.

We will have indicated to the new purchasers that they have six to 12 months to get working on the property. We have built timelines into it. The message we give purchasers is that we have already compulsorily acquired this property once and, if they, as the new owners, do not activate it, there is a risk we will do it again. That has rarely had to happen. As to when property is put up for sale by the owners themselves, we proceed on a case-by-case basis. We afford a reasonable amount of time. Applying for planning permission or for a Croí Cónaithe grant are indicators that somebody is serious about it.