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Number of derelict properties in Longford 'a disgrace', says local TD

Oct 17, 2025 17:05
By Shannonside News
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Number of derelict properties in Longford 'a disgrace', says local TD

A parliamentary question revealed there are 111 derelict properties in the constituency.

A local TD says the number of derelict properties across Longford-Westmeath is 'nothing short of disgraceful.' A parliamentary question revealed there are 111 derelict properties in the constituency. It comes as €200 million euro has been allocated to return more than 3,600 vacant or derelict homes to use.

Sinn Féin TD Sorca Clarke says people come into her office in 'complete distress' over the housing crisis and the rising level of homelessness. She explains the number of derelict properties is concerning:

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