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Kilkenny's vacant and derelict sites revealed in online video

Vacant and derelict sites across Kilkenny City have been highlighted, as homeless figures for the country reach an all-time high. Rob Cross, well known for his project to colourise old Irish photographs, turned his attention to a topic on everyone's ...

20 Feb 2023 at 16:54

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Kilkenny Councillor calls for action regarding vacant and derelict sites

Councillor John Coonan brought forward a notice of motion at the latest meeting of the county council, encouraging them to take action to address the number of vacant or derelict sites and buildings across Kilkenny city and county. Cllr Coonan ...

28 Sept 2023 at 11:00

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Councillor identifies 30 vacant properties potentially suitable for housing in Kilkenny City centre

A local councillor says he has identified at least 30 vacant properties, not including ‘above-the-shop’ units, in Kilkenny City centre alone, which are potentially suitable for housing. Cllr Malcolm Noonan is calling on the Government to ...

15 Feb 2018 at 16:39

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Government’s 0.3% vacant property tax is ‘laughable’, Dail hears

The Government’s vacant property tax of 0.3% has been criticised as “laughable” during Tuesday’s Dail debate which was dominated by the housing crisis. It comes after a report by a banking lobby group found that rents in Ireland have ...

06 Dec 2022 at 16:49

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Commercial Vacancy Rate in Kilkenny decreases to 12.7%

The commercial vacancy rate in Kilkenny was 12.7% in June 2024 according to the latest GeoDirectory Commercial Vacancy Rates Report. This figure represents a decrease from the same period in 2023. The twice-yearly analysis, prepared ...

17 Sept 2024 at 13:06

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Revealed: Amount paid in vacant property grants in Kilkenny, and number of homes brought back to use

Almost €1.2 million has been paid out for vacant property grants in Kilkenny since the scheme's launch, with 22 homes brought back into use. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne has published the ...

02 Mar 2025 at 08:00

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Vacant property grant extended to cover remote rural areas

The vacant properties scheme which offers grants up to €50,000 has been expanded to include properties in more remote rural areas in addition to towns and cities, it has been confirmed. The Minister for Housing, Local ...

15 Nov 2022 at 16:03

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Dermot Bannon denies payment for featuring Government grants on Room To Improve

Architect Dermot Bannon has denied receiving any payment from Government for mentioning their grants on his RTE property programme. Discussion about a vacant property refurbishment grant featured heavily in a recent ...

10 May 2024 at 15:40

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Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant expanded to remote rural areas of Kilkenny

The Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan TD, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD and the Minister of State with responsibility for Local ...

15 Nov 2022 at 18:30

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New bill aims to tackle derelict properties and ease housing crisis

A new bill has been launched to tackle the scourge of 90,000 vacant homes in the country. Steven Matthews TD, Green Party Spokesperson for Planning and Local Government, and Chair of the Oireachtas Housing ...

22 Feb 2022 at 12:49

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'Hugely important' fund to refurbish vacant properties announced by Humphreys

A new fund to refurbish vacant properties around Ireland has been announced by the Minister for Rural and Community Development. Heather Humphreys announced details of the fund - which offers applicants ...

15 Jul 2022 at 11:52

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Another vacant property set on fire as Gardaí seek witnesses to 'any unusual activity'

Gardaí are seeking witnesses to 'any unusual activity' at a vacant property in Dublin which was set on fire last night (May 21). According to An Garda Síochána, officers are investigating an incident ...

22 May 2024 at 15:02

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