John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I will try to introduce my question briefly.

The housing strategy, Rebuilding Ireland, recognises the issue of vacant properties. Action 5.1 of the strategy commits to developing a national vacant-house strategy. Action 5.7 refers specifically to the repair and leasing initiative. In October 2016 the Minister initiated that process with a pilot scheme in Wicklow and Waterford. Budget 2017 allocated €6 million for 150 units. I ask the Minister to advance that at a more rapid rate over the coming years.

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