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Ireland Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant restores 7,162 homes

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The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant has successfully brought 7,162 vacant and derelict properties back into residential use across Ireland, supported by over €396 million in funding.

In Cork, the County Council has facilitated the restoration of 547 homes with €30.662 million in support, marking the third-highest number of properties restored nationwide. Other high-performing local authorities include Donegal County Council, which restored 600 homes, and Dublin City Council, which restored 554.

In Laois, more than 150 properties have been returned to use, backed by over €8.2 million in grants. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne stated that the scheme is delivering results by providing access to homes for families and renters while revitalizing communities.

Entities

Cork County Council · Donegal County Council · Dublin City Council · James Browne · Laois

Sources

Cork county has third highest number of properties brought back into use [avondhupress.ie]
More than 150 homes in Laois have been brought back into use through Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant [www.laoistoday.ie]