Plans to form derelict restoration and vacant shop grants in motion, says minister
Housing minister James Browne said he wants to see an acceleration of returning derelict and vacant properties into use. File Picture: Stephen Barnes
The Government is set to introduce new grants for the restoration of derelict and vacant shops across the country, housing minister James Browne has confirmed.
Plans are in train to establish two new grant schemes, one of which will be for houses above shops while a second will be to renovate vacant and derelict commercial properties.
