Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It is a matter we return to again and again. We had a fruitful discussion in the Oireachtas committee recently regarding dereliction. It frustrates people enormously and it has a huge impact on morale in towns and villages, and indeed in city centre areas as well, when they see dereliction, particularly at a time when there is such great housing need. I know it falls between two Departments but a more aggressive approach is needed. Some local authorities have taken that on but it needs to be rolled out across the board.

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