City Councillors call for clamp-down on derelict sites
Galway bay fm newsroom - Concerns have been raised over the number of derelict sites in the city.
Cllr Declan McDonnell told this week's meeting of the City Council that he was aware of a site currently being used for illegal trading and demanded action.
Cllr Collette Connolly argued that the local authority adopts a 'softly-softly' approach on derelict sites.
Joe O'Neill, Director of Services for Housing and Environment said the problem is much bigger in the last two to three years.He stressed that officials fully intend to pursue those until a satisfactory response is obtained.