Many properties cannot be developed because of defects in title. I raised previously the idea of local authorities using their compulsory purchase order powers to rectify title. The owner of the property would engage with the local authority, the local authority would serve a compulsory purchase order and this would entitle the local authority to rectify the title and sell back to the property owner. Has there been engagement with local authorities on the use of that system? If there are less than 70 years to run on a lease, no bank will give money to develop it. This is one of the key issues arising relating to property not being developed or, in many cases, not even being kept in a proper state of repair. It is about bringing such property back into use.

I will revert to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in respect of that proposal. It seems a bit unwieldy but perhaps it is one that could be developed. Essentially one would have to go through the legal process of a compulsory purchase order and then the rectification of the property so it is not a slam dunk by any means legally.

I have done it.

Exactly, but the Deputy also knows that not all people in the legal profession have his pace or application in terms of getting things done in double-quick time. The Deputy made a reasonable proposal and I will bring it to the Minister's attention. Anything that can be done to fast-track turning derelict properties into usable ones is something we should consider.