Over 3,000 sites lying idle in Limerick despite having full planning permission

Despite the housing crisis, more than 3,000 sites with full planning permission are lying idle in Limerick city and county, some for up to 10 years, it has emerged.

In a move to kick start work on these vacant sites, Limerick City and County Council is reaching out to small builders with a project which will provide cost-effective homes and ensure developers return a profit.