Council acts on derelict house

Work is underway on sealing up the derelict bungalow at Hillside which has been the focus of much anti-social activity for some time, writes Brian Byrne.

Kildare County Council is doing the work, and will recoup the cost from the owners.

The Council is using the Derelict Sites Act 1990, under which a local authority can can take measures to prevent and control such sites within their administrative area.

The designation means any land which detracts, or is likely to detract, to a material degree from the amenity, character or appearance of land in the neighbourhood because of structures which are in a ruinous, derelict or dangerous condition; or are neglected, unsightly or in objectionable condition.

Residents, gardai, and organisations such as KCA have been trying to have this property dealt with for some time.