 

The Tánaiste is accusing some councils of failing to take the housing crisis seriously.

 

Simon Harris says local authorities have "badly failed" in administering the derelict sites levy, despite receiving extra staff, funding and powers to tackle the problem.

 

The calls comes as the country is struggling to deal with a major housing crisis.  In the North West issues such as the Mica/Pyrite in defective blocks and anomalies in planning regulations have led to many people struggling to secure housing.

 

Adding to the frustration levels is the fact that dereliction is still a major blight in many towns and villages across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal.

 

 

The Fine Gael leader is bringing plans to Cabinet this week for a new tax on derelict buildings, and warns Revenue will be administering it - not local councils whom he says has failed in their job to enforce the derelict levy

 

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The T&aacute;naiste is accusing some councils of failing to take the housing crisis seriously.
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Simon Harris says local authorities have "badly failed" in administering the derelict sites levy, despite receiving extra staff, funding and powers to tackle the problem.
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The calls comes as the country is struggling to deal with a major housing crisis.&nbsp; In the North West issues such as the Mica/Pyrite in defective blocks and anomalies in planning regulations have led to many people struggling to secure housing.
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Adding to the frustration levels is the fact that dereliction is still a major blight in many towns and villages across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal.
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The Fine Gael leader is bringing plans to Cabinet this week for a new tax on derelict buildings, and warns Revenue will be administering it - not local councils whom he says has failed in their job to enforce the derelict levy
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