Deirdre Clune (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I had anticipated that type of response. The Minister of State said it was the intention that many such estates would not be taken in charge nor would it be appropriate for local authorities to do so. It is probable that the residents of the estates I have in mind did not know they would not be taken in charge. There is another category of estates where the process of taking in charge has not been addressed or is on the long finger. I know the Minister of State said it is a matter for the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government. This is an area that needs to be tidied up and a statement made in terms of progressing the issue.