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Local funding allocated to vacant social homes

Mar 10, 2026 13:08
By Shannonside News
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Local funding allocated to vacant social homes

The total allocation for the Shannonside region represents a 28% increase compared with last year's funding.

Over €1.2 million has been allocated to bring vacant social homes back into use across the region.

The funding forms part of a wider national package announced by Housing Minister James Browne.

The €40 million investment will support the refurbishment of approximately 2,200 local authority homes nationwide so they can be returned to active use.

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Co. Longford received the most funding, at just over €580,000, followed by €382,000 in Co. Roscommon.

Co. Leitrim received the least, at an allocation of under €290,000.

The total allocation for the Shannonside region represents a 28% increase compared with last year's funding.

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By 2027, local authorities will be expected to achieve a vacancy rate target of 2% and a maximum average turnaround time of 18 weeks.

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