Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I do not see any reason why owners could not be asked to register. Local authorities could examine such registrations and decide whether it is appropriate to take action depending on replies. There would be a mechanism in place to check what was registered and whether the information was correct. I do not see the logic in the Minister of State's argument. Other people have to register for other things and I see no reason owners of properties should not do the same.

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