Ciarán Cuffe (Dún Laoghaire, Green Party)

In terms of the Laois report, I received that recently. One action we are taking is that we have developed a methodology on classification of different types of unfinished estates comprising categories such as completed but with paths, lighting, parks and green spaces unfinished; estates where initial phases of development have been completed but other parts remain under construction; half built units, including weatherproofed units and walled but unroofed buildings and so on. We wrote to city and county managers a fortnight ago seeking their help in completing the survey. It is early days but there are themes of public safety, completion and management of essential infrastructures, amenities and the long-term future and resolution of sites.

The kernel of the Deputy's question was in regard to how we stop this happening again. The strongest action we can take to stop it happening again is to put in place a proper planning system. I ask the Deputy to get the co-operation of his colleagues in the city and county councils throughout the country-----

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