Nearly 330 to receive €17m in grants to refurbish vacant and derelict homes in Cork City

Cork City Council will hold three information sessions to outline financial supports available and how to apply

Cork City Council's scheme provides grants of between €50,000 to €70,000 to restore long-term vacant or derelict properties.

More than 300 property owners are set to draw down €17m in grants to help refurbish long-term vacant and derelict homes across Cork city.

The figures emerged as Cork City Council invited further applications for the scheme which provides grants of between €50,000 to €70,000 to restore long-term vacant or derelict properties.