Rise in vacant council properties in Limerick sparks concerns

The latest figures from the Department of Housing’s Homeless report shows that 222 people were registered as being homeless in Limerick as of April

Derelict houses in St Mary's Park, Limerick.

The level of vacant, council-owned properties in Limerick is a concern in the midst of a housing crisis, a homeless support worker has said.

328 council houses in Limerick are registered as vacant, 31 more than were reported in April of this year.