If the community group expresses an interest to buy, an additional 4 months will be allotted to allow the community group time to secure finance and prepare a bid. The landowner may then sell on the open market to the highest bidder. Across the country and cities a substantial amount of unused and vacant land is held by state bodies such as government departments, local authorities and the OPW.
in favour of environmental protection, e.g. fighting climate change or 'green' policies or preservation of natural resources or animal rights