New fund to tackle dereliction in rural towns and villages 

The Government has announced a €15 million fund to revitalize rural communities, especially tackling vacancy and dereliction.

The government has announced a €15 million fund to revitalise rural communities.

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, says the 2021 Town and Village Renewal Scheme will improve towns and villages post Covid-19, making them more attractive places to live, work and socialise.
The initiative is a key part of Our Rural Future — the Government’s five-year strategy to revitalise rural Ireland.
It aims to tackle the issue of dereliction in town centres by turning vacant properties into remote working facilities and digital hubs.