Updated to 18 February 2026 (Act No. 1 of 2026 and S.I. No. 47 of 2026)
All effects below are reflected in the most recent Revised Act.
Derelict Sites Act 1990
No. 14 of 1990
Contents
Commencement
| Section | Commencement/Effective Date Where the commencement and effective dates differ, the effective date is shown below.
|
Commencement Information |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Act | 27 June 1990 | Commenced on enactment |
Amendments and other effects
| How Affected | Affecting Provision |
|---|---|
| Act included in collectively cited Derelict Sites Acts | 27/2020, s. 1(2)(c) |
| Certain functions of Minister transferred and references construed | 34/2024, ss. 1(3), 410(1)(a)(viii), 413, 415, 416, 420, 423, 428 |
| Functions transferred and references construed (Mayor of Limerick) | 7/2024, ss. 1(3), 10, & sch. 1 part 2 |
| Act designated a relevant enactment for purposes of | 27/2020, s. 5(9) |
| Functions conferred on local authorities | 37/2001, ss. 7, 63(2)(a)(i), schedule 12, pt. 1 |
| Restricted | S.I. No. 477 of 2011, regs. 1(3), 42(22), schedule 2 |
| Reference to time period construed | 30/2000, s. 251A(1)(b) as inserted by 2/2020, s. 9 |
| Saving for | 40/2006, ss. 1(2), 28(6) |
| 30/2000, ss. 216(3), 269, 270 | |
| Transfer of certain functions under | 30/2000, ss. 214(1), 269, 270 |
| S. 3(2) amended | 10/1996, ss. 1(2), 38(10) |
| S. 8(1)(a)-(e) modified | S.I. No. 192 of 1990, reg. 3(1) |
| S. 8(1)(b) modified | S.I. No. 192 of 1990, reg. 3(1) |
| S. 8(1)(c) modified | S.I. No. 192 of 1990, reg. 3(1) |
| S. 8(1)(d) modified | S.I. No. 192 of 1990, reg. 3(1) |
| S. 8(1)(e) modified | S.I. No. 192 of 1990, reg. 3(1) |
| S. 11 Obligation to consider issuing notice in certain circs. | 30/2000, s.79 |
| S. 15(b) form prescribed | S.I. No. 455 of 2000, reg. 4, schedule |
| S. 15(1)(b) notice of intention prescribed | S.I. No. 192 of 1990, reg. 4, schedule |
| S. 16 references construed | 30/2000, ss. 214(2)(g), 269, 270 |
| S. 16 additional documents and particulars specified | S.I. No. 192 of 1990, reg. 5 |
| S. 16(1) additional documents and particulars specified | S.I. No. 455 of 2000, reg. 5 |
| S. 17 references construed | 30/2000, ss. 214(2)(g), 269, 270 |
| S. 17(1) form prescribed | S.I. No. 455 of 2000, reg. 6, schedule |
| S. 17(1) vesting order specified | S.I. No. 192 of 1990, reg. 6, schedule |
| S. 21 urban areas prescribed under | S.I. No. 289 of 2022, reg. 3, schedule |
| S.I. No. 589 of 2018, reg. 3, schedule, parts 1-6 | |
| S.I. No. 564 of 2016, reg. 2, schedule | |
| S.I. No. 135 of 2016, reg. 2, schedule | |
| S.I. No. 54 of 2015, reg. 2, schedule | |
| S.I. No. 570 of 2013, reg. 2, schedule | |
| S.I. No. 578 of 2012, reg. 2, schedule | |
| S.I. No. 577 of 2012, reg. 2, schedule | |
| S.I. No. 688 of 2011, reg. 2, schedule | |
| S.I. No. 642 of 2010, reg. 2, schedule | |
| S.I. No. 561 of 2009, reg. 2, schedule | |
| S.I. No. 870 of 2007, reg. 2, schedule | |
| S.I. No. 662 of 2006, reg. 2, schedule | |
| S.I. No. 813 of 2005, reg. 2, schedule | |
| S.I. No. 659 of 2004, reg. 2, schedule | |
| S.I. No. 621 of 2003, reg. 3, schedule | |
| S.I. No. 578 of 2001, reg. 2, schedule | |
| S.I. No. 440 of 2000, reg. 2, schedule | |
| S.I. No. 392 of 1993, reg. 2, schedule | |
| S.I. No. 364 of 1992, reg. 2, schedule | |
| S.I. No. 408 of 1992, reg. 2, schedule | |
| S.I. No. 362 of 1991, reg. 2, schedule | |
| S. 22(4) fee prescribed | S.I. No. 149 of 1991, reg. 2, table |
| S. 22(5) fee prescribed | S.I. No. 148 of 1991, reg. 2 |
| S. 23(1) amended | 33/2015, ss. 1(3), 27(a) |
| S. 23(1) year prescribed | S.I. No. 286 of 1991, reg. 2 |
| S. 23(1A) inserted | 33/2015, ss. 1(3), 27(b) |
| S. 23(3) substituted | 16/2018, ss. 1(3), 59(a) |
| S. 23(4) substituted | 16/2018, ss. 1(3), 59(b) |
| S. 31 Min. cntrls. removed | S.I. No. 172 of 1993, schedule, pt. 1 |
| S. 33 substituted | 26/2023, ss. 1, 230 |
SIs made under the Act
| Section | SIs made under the Act |
|---|---|
| S. 4 | Derelict Sites Act 1990 (Urban Areas) Regulations 2024 (S.I. No. 606 of 2024) |
| Derelict Sites Act 1990 (Urban Areas) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 676 of 2023) | |
| Derelict Sites Act 1990 (Urban Areas) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 289 of 2022) | |
| Derelict Sites Act 1990 (Urban Areas) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 589 of 2018) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) (No. 2) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 564 of 2016) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 135 of 2016) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 54 of 2015) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 570 of 2013) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) (No. 2) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 578 of 2012) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 577 of 2012) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 688 of 2011) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 642 of 2010) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 561 of 2009) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 870 of 2007) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 662 of 2006) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 813 of 2005) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 659 of 2004) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 621 of 2003) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 578 of 2001) | |
| Derelict Sites Regulations 2000 (S.I. No. 455 of 2000) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2000 (S.I. No. 440 of 2000) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 1993 (S.I. No. 392 of 1993) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) (No. 2) Regulations 1992 (S.I. No. 408 of 1992) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 1992 (S.I. No. 364 of 1992) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 1991 (S.I. No. 362 of 1991) | |
| Derelict Sites (Commencement of Derelict Sites Levy) Regulations 1991 (S.I. No. 286 of 1991) | |
| Derelict Sites Regulations 1990 (S.I. No. 192 of 1990) | |
| S. 21 | Derelict Sites Act 1990 (Urban Areas) Regulations 2024 (S.I. No. 606 of 2024) |
| Derelict Sites Act 1990 (Urban Areas) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 676 of 2023) | |
| Derelict Sites Act 1990 (Urban Areas) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 289 of 2022) | |
| Derelict Sites Act 1990 (Urban Areas) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 589 of 2018) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 1991 (S.I. No. 362 of 1991) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas)(No. 2) Regulations, 2016. (S.I. No. 564 of 2016) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 135 of 2016) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 54 of 2015) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 570 of 2013) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) (No. 2) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 578 of 2012) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 577 of 2012) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 688 of 2011) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 642 of 2010) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 561 of 2009) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 870 of 2007) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 662 of 2006) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 813 of 2005) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 659 of 2004) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 621 of 2003) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 578 of 2001) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 2000 (S.I. No. 440 of 2000) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 1993 (S.I. No. 392 of 1993) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) (No. 2) Regulations 1992 (S.I. No. 408 of 1992) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 1992 (S.I. No. 364 of 1992) | |
| Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations 1990 (S.I. No. 362 of 1990) | |
| S. 23(1) | Derelict Sites (Commencement of Derelict Sites Levy) Regulations 1991 (S.I. No. 286 of 1991) |