Ireland’s Health Service Executive (HSE) has yet to remit approximately €400,000 in levies related to derelict sites to local councils across the country. These levies are charged on owners of properties deemed derelict, intended to incentivize their renovation or redevelopment. The HSE currently manages a substantial property portfolio comprising around 4,400 buildings nationwide, making it a significant landowner. The outstanding payments represent a financial strain on local authorities who rely on these funds for public services. The delayed payments raise questions regarding the HSE’s financial management of its extensive property holdings. It is unclear when the HSE intends to settle the debt or why these levies haven’t been addressed, prompting calls for greater transparency and accountability. Local councils have been seeking the funds to address urban decay and improve community environments.