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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, April 13, 2026

QUESTION NO. 26

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

To ask the Chief Executive for an update report of Local Authority sites or buildings that are derelict and to check if these council assets are on the derelict site register?

REPLY:

The Derelict Sites Act, 1990 defines a derelict site as land that detracts, or is likely to detract, to a material degree from the amenity, character or appearance of the surrounding area due to the condition of structures, the state of the land, or the presence of litter, debris or waste. The Act places a duty on landowners and occupiers to prevent land from becoming derelict and requires the Council to maintain and make available a Derelict Sites Register.

South Dublin County Council currently has no Council-owned sites entered on the Derelict Sites Register. However, a small number of Local Authority properties are under ongoing review and may be added to the Register where they are found to meet the statutory criteria. Each site is assessed having regard to its physical condition, reuse potential and alignment with wider development, regeneration and service delivery priorities.

In parallel, SDCC is actively progressing a structured programme to bring suitable vacant and underutilised Council properties back into active use. This includes assessment for refurbishment or redevelopment, consideration for housing delivery (including social and affordable housing), and potential community or cultural uses where appropriate. Statutory enforcement measures, and where necessary compulsory acquisition, may be used to support reuse outcomes. The Council also actively pursues funding opportunities under national schemes and regeneration programmes to assist in accelerating refurbishment and reuse.

The Vacant Homes and Derelict Sites teams continue to regularly assess Council-owned assets and opportunities for reuse. The Derelict Sites Register is available for public inspection Derelict Site Register.