VOICED: Ireland considers new law to reposess ghost estates

The video discusses Ireland's ghost estates, a result of the economic crisis and construction halts. Residents demand accountability from developers, while the government considers legal measures to address the issue. Some efforts to repurpose land are underway, but many sites remain abandoned, affecting local communities.

What was the primary cause of the abandoned housing estates in Ireland?

• A decline in population

• A natural disaster

• An economic meltdown

• A change in government policy

What is the government's stance on intervening in the privately owned lands?

• They are ignoring the issue

• They have already taken action

• They are reluctant to step in

• They are eager to take control

What potential solution is the government considering for the abandoned plots?

• Turning them into public parks

• Selling them to foreign investors

• Repossessing them through new laws

• Leaving them as they are

What are some developers doing to address the unfinished structures?

• Selling them at a lower price

• Demolishing them to create green spaces

• Leaving them for future development

• Converting them into commercial buildings

What challenge do residents face due to the abandoned sites?

• Increased property taxes

• Shortage of local schools

• Living alongside petty vandals

• Lack of public transportation