Derelict buildings

Sir, – Further to your editorial "Dereliction and decay" (January 3rd), it is not just in central Dublin that the problem of derelict buildings exists. Within 300 metres of where I live there are three abandoned and derelict dwellings. The centre of this otherwise picturesque village is blighted by the burned-out remains of a hotel.

I have been in contact with Dr Tom Cavanagh of Irish Business against Litter (IBAL), who has taken an interest in the problem of derelict buildings nationally, and I understand that he has been in contact with the Department of the Environment about the matter.

What’s wrong with Irish consciousness? Do we as a people want to live continuously in the presence of squalor? – Yours, etc,

BRENDAN F LOGUE,

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Julianstown,

Co Meath.