Barry Cowen (Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his answer, which is all well and good. We both share a willingness to address this issue and revitalise towns and villages that have become dilapidated and lack vitality and vibrancy and, in many cases, do not have any residents. The Minister of State did not refer to compulsory purchase orders, CPOs.

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