New figures released to Social Democrats TD, Rory Hearne show 17 of the 31 local authorities didn’t collect money owed under the Derelict Sites Levy in 2023.
The Derelict Sites Register, which records the sites subject to an annual levy, shows there were nearly 2,000 derelict sites around the country at the end of 2023, up from about 1,500 the year previous.
Waterford City and County Council had 82 registered sites, without collecting any money - the highest number recorded across the country.
Tánaiste Simon Harris Announces €332,100 in Flood Protection Funding for Wicklow
Eight local authorities will benefit from an almost €7 million national package announced today in the wake of Storm Chandra.
Local TD Calls Out Wicklow County Council's Efforts In Tackling Dereliction In Arklow
Malcolm Byrne is unhappy at the apparent lack of effort from Wicklow County Council in tackling ongoing issues of dereliction in Arklow while contrasting that with work in his Wexford
Wicklow Producers Invited to Enter Blas na hÉireann Food Awards
Eight Co. Wicklow food producers won prestigious awards last year. The closing date for applications is Thursday 14th May
Taylor Eyes Focused Squarely On Croker Curtain Call As Katie Seal New Business Venture
Plans are afoot for a life outside the ring for the Bray Bomber Katie Taylor but the dream of Croke park is firmly on the horizon
Aughrim's John Keenan Suggests Review Of GAA Age Limit After All-Ireland Final Retirement
Wicklow whistler John Keenan reckons he could have had another crack at refereeing an all-Ireland hurling final and has been sidelined effectively by age restrictions which are constrictive and restrictive, the Aughrim man has said in an interview
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