Conn Corrigan

There is no official national measure of dereliction in Ireland. But the data that does exist suggests something striking: the majority of derelict properties are not subject to any enforcement. RTÉ Investigates has been analysing national and local authority data, alongside on-the ground reporting to understand the true scale of dereliction and how it is being managed. Nadia Ramoutar beams as she talks about her adopted hometown of Arklow, Co Wicklow.

A grey, boarded-up bungalow sits in Newtown, Doonane, a small rural village in southeast Laois. For years, residents have complained about the condition of the property, which is next to a community crèche. In 2024, the building was added to the local authority's derelict sites register, a mechanism designed to pressure owners to tackle dereliction through annual levies. But in this case, the council ultimately chose not to apply the levy.

The story of American democracy is deeply intertwined with the contributions of dynamic leaders from the Irish diaspora. We explore the legacies of ten political heavyweights who defined their eras and strengthened the enduring bond between the US and the Emerald Isle. John F. Kennedy. The Kennedy political dynasty can trace its Irish roots to Dunganstown in Wexford.