Tipperary Fianna Fáil TD Jackie Cahill has welcomed €5 million to tackle vacancy and dereliction in Tipperary. Deputy Cahill said it will help the council to bring vacant properties back into use with the dual benefit of improving streetscapes and providing additional housing. The funding is being allocated to Tipperary County Council as part of the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund. Nationally €150 million is to be allocated to tackle vacancy and dereliction in towns and cities as part of the Government’s Vacant Homes Action Plan.
The funding will be used by Tipperary County Council to acquire vacant/derelict properties which are either not on the market for sale or to which the market has not responded. The Council will then offer these properties for private sale to individuals who in return will commit to bringing the property into use as a home. Proceeds from the sale of the properties will ensure a rolling programme of acquisitions and disposals can by managed by Tipperary County Council. County Limerick secured € 9M in funding from the scheme.
