Clare council to acquire 20 derelict properties in efforts to increase housing supply

Of the 20 properties identified for compulsory acquisition, 15 were previously residential in nature, while five were categorised as commercial. File picture

Clare County Council is set to acquire 20 derelict properties to help increase housing supply across the county.

The council has begun the compulsory acquisition of the properties in a bid to escalate efforts to combat dereliction.