Local authorities to be given €150m to buy derelict buildings for housing 

Local authorities to be given €150m to buy derelict buildings for housing 

Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien during the launch of the new Vacant Homes Action Plan. Picture: Damien Storan.

Local authorities will be given another €150m to buy vacant derelict buildings in cities and towns to make them available for housing under a new plan announced by Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien.

It is designed to increase the number of homes available for purchase.

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