More than 90,000 dwellings in Ireland were vacant last year

'The 90,158 vacant residential properties and the 22,096 derelict residential properties across Ireland should be investigated to ascertain if they can be returned to the housing stock,' Annette Hughes, director of EY Economic Advisory, said. File picture: Larry Cummins

The number of vacant dwellings in Ireland stood at 90,158 last year, a new report has said.

The Residential Buildings Report for the fourth quarter of 2021 will be published on Tuesday by GeoDirectory, and prepared by EY.