Ministers urged to act over derelict State properties
Irish government ministers are pushing for urgent action to address the high number of derelict properties owned by the State. They warn that failing to manage these assets could lead to internal taxation and negative public perception.
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The initiative aims to repurpose idle state-owned buildings to help alleviate housing and community space shortages.
The Cabinet has been warned by the ministers of Finance and Housing that urgent action is needed to address the significant amounts of derelict property under State ownership.
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