3.—(1) Section 128F (enforcement notices) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (1)—
(a)for “section 128D(3)” substitute “section 128D(3A) or (3B)”;
(b)after paragraph (a) insert—
“(aa)is not satisfied that the Housing Executive has taken the action which it has been directed to take;”;
(c)in paragraph (b) after “those standards” insert “or take that action”.
(3) In subsection (2)(a), after “paragraph (a)” insert “, (aa)”.
(4) In subsection (4), at the beginning insert “If the notice identifies directions under section 128D(3A) above,”.
(5) After subsection (4) insert—
“(4A) If the notice identifies directions under section 128D(3B) above, the Housing Executive’s response shall either—
(a)state that the Housing Executive has taken the action, or is likely to take it within the time specified in the directions, and justify that statement; or
(b)state that the Housing Executive has not taken the action, or is not likely to take it within that time, and (if the Housing Executive wishes) give reasons why a determination under section 128G below should not be made or should not include any particular provision.”.