VOICED: Ireland considers new law to reposess ghost estates

The video discusses Ireland's ghost estates, a result of the economic meltdown that led to an €85 billion bailout. Many construction sites were abandoned, leaving 43,000 unfinished homes. Residents demand accountability from developers, while the government considers laws to repossess these lands. Some developers are trying to rectify the situation, but many sites remain problematic, attracting vandals and posing long-term issues for nearby residents.

What is the primary reason for the existence of 'ghost estates' in Ireland?

• A natural disaster

• Government policy changes

• Economic crisis leading to unfinished construction

• A decline in population

Why is the government hesitant to intervene in the issue of ghost estates?

• Insufficient funds

• Lack of public interest

• Political instability

• The land is privately owned

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

• Selling them to foreign investors

• Allowing the state to repossess them

• Turning them into tourist attractions

• Leaving them as they are

What are some developers doing to address the issue of unfinished structures?

• Selling them at a lower price

• Demolishing them to create green spaces

• Converting them into commercial spaces

• Leaving them for future development

What challenge do residents face living near these abandoned sites?

• Increased property value

• Lack of public transport

• Attraction of petty vandals

• Noise pollution from construction