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

The Minister of State, Deputy English, set up a working group to address vacancies in urban areas in both residential and commercial premises with the intention of bringing currently-vacant units into productive use. It was also a commitment in the programme for Government. Has the working group concluded its deliberations and, if so, when will we see its report? What positive actions will come from this initiative given that thousands of premises are lying needlessly idle during a housing crisis the length and breadth of the country?

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