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Dereliction and Building Regeneration Bill 2022
- Sponsor
- Steven Matthews · Green Party
- Introduced
- 24 May 2022
- Last updated
- 14 Nov 2024
What this bill doesAI · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
- Expands derelict building definition to include boarded-up, damaged, or disconnected properties; requires online register publication and modern notice methods.
- Establishes 'Town Centre First' fast-track planning and building approval process for converting vacant upper floors and commercial spaces to residential use.
- Creates national Town Centre First Partnership office to guide local authorities on refurbishment of existing buildings with tailored technical guidance on fire safety and access.
Stage timelineWhat do these stages mean?
- First Stage33rd Dáil24 May 2022
- Second Stage33rd Dáil24 May 2022
Debates
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