Councils are given less money than citizens to renovate derelict sites, Cork meeting hears 

Councillors call for increased funding to provide more homes 

While government gives up to €110,000 for private individuals to renovate a derelict property, Cork City Council is only given some €12,000 to do so, Fine Gael councillor Des Cahill said. File picture

Councils are being given less money than private citizens to renovate derelict homes, sparking calls from Cork City Council for central government to urgently increase funding so it can refurbish hundreds of vacant homes for people who desperately need them.

While government gives up to €110,000 for private individuals to renovate a derelict property, Cork City Council is only given some €12,000 to do so, Fine Gael councillor Des Cahill said.