Limerick has more vacant council houses than homeless people

However, more than half of the nearly 300 vacant properties belonging to Limerick City and County Council are in need of refurbishment before they can be lived in

A number of houses, which were knocked in March, were located in the St Mary’s Park area of Limerick City.

There are more vacant council houses in Limerick than there are people who are registered as homeless, according to latest figures.

However, more than half of the nearly 300 vacant properties belonging to Limerick City and County Council (LCCC) are in need of refurbishment before they can be occupied.