Paul Donnelly (Dublin West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

This issue is incredibly important. We see it especially as we travel around many of the towns and villages. Certainly when I travel around the country, I see quite a number of areas with a lot of dereliction where a lot of structural work is needed. I therefore welcome the Minister's work. Local authorities are important in the cross-collaboration of different agencies for delivery. Is the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage also involved in the process?

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