First islands policy in 27 years will focus on vacant homes

Inis Mór, Aran Islands, Co Galway. Funding of almost €2m for minor capital works on islands off Cork, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, and Donegal is also expected to be announced.

A scheme to renovate vacant and derelict homes is set to be extended to properties on offshore islands to boost housing supply.

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys and Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien have agreed to bring in changes to the Croí Cónaithetarget="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">  Scheme.