Question 1

What does the Derelict Sites (Amendment) Bill 2022 do?

Accepted Answer

Local authorities must report to Minister if they collect less than 75% of derelict sites levy due, explaining reasons and remedial plans within 3 months. Minister must compile and publish reports from local authorities to Oireachtas, increasing transparency on levy collection performance across all councils. New reporting requirement amends 1990 Act to improve accountability where derelict sites levy collection consistently falls short of amounts applied.

Question 2

What stage is the Derelict Sites (Amendment) Bill 2022 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 16 Jan 2026, the Derelict Sites (Amendment) Bill 2022 is at Second Stage in 33rd Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Derelict Sites (Amendment) Bill 2022?

Accepted Answer

The Derelict Sites (Amendment) Bill 2022 was sponsored by Thomas Gould, and was introduced on 12 Oct 2022.

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