Study reveals almost 20% of houses in Clare are empty

The report found that there is a 'crisis in all types of housing in Clare — social, rental and privately owned'

A vacant house in Tulla, Clare. A report states that more than 10,000 homes, or 18% of the county’s housing stock, are currently unoccupied. Picture: Caitlín Griffin

Almost one house in five in Co Clare is lying vacant, a new study into the impact of Government policy on rural poverty has claimed.

The report, compiled on behalf of a number of Clare community groups by independent researcher Dr Conor McCabe, states that more than 10,000 homes, or 18% of the county’s housing stock, are currently unoccupied.