Vacant Properties
Dail Éireann — 2026-03-05
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Tony McCormack (FF), Offaly

While these schemes are very welcome, their success ultimately depends on local authorities fully buying into them and driving them on the ground. Does the Minister of State believe all local authorities are engaging with the scheme to the same extent? Are there areas where uptake or processing is slower than expected? If there are differences, what steps is the Department taking to ensure best practice is shared and that every council actively supports applicants so that we can maximise the number of vacant homes brought back into use?

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Sitting date: 2026-03-05