Zero refurbishment grants drawn down in Galway in 18 months

Sport GBFM

Share this article

No refurbishment grants have been drawn down in Galway in the past 18 months.

The scheme provides a grant of up to €50,000 to renovate a vacant property and up to €70,000 if the property is derelict.

However, applicants are critical of the fact that the grant is only given after works have been carried out:

Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell is calling on the Housing Minister to review the scheme, saying it is not fit for purpose.

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/35j8kb/farrell.mp3

Galway Bay FM News provides trusted, comprehensive coverage and analysis of local, national, and international stories.

Tune in every hour, Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, with breakfast updates at 7:30 and 8:30.

Catch the multi-award-winning FYI Galway from 5pm for all your news and sport, along with traffic and business information.

Download the Galway Bay FM app to get the latest stories on the go and stay connected on Facebook, Instagram and X

Suggested for You

How do Irish people feel about News and where do they get it from?