Limerick derelict and vacant properties to feature on RTÉ Nationwide

LIMERICK properties will be featured on an RTÉ Nationwide programme about dereliction and vacancies this Monday.

Limerick City and County Council will make an appearance in the programme as they are in support of property owners bringing new life to vacant and derelict properties, in a bid to help renew local communities.

The programme will feature a number of properties in Limerick that have been returned to use, this Monday, March 20, at 7pm on RTÉ One.

Limerick City and Council are encouraging owners and potential purchasers of vacant or derelict sites to engage with them.

Director or Services, Community, Tourism and Culture, Gordon Daly, commented: “Making better use of our vacant and derelict building stock helps with the physical regeneration of our city, towns and villages but equally important, it breathes new life into our communities including sustaining schools, shops and community and sporting organisations all of which contributes to enhancing the quality of life for existing and new residents.”

Limerick City and County Council are encouraging owners and potential purchasers of vacant derelict sites to engage with them, as there are a number of schemes available to help owners reactivate vacant or derelict properties.

For example, with the vacant property refurbishment grant, homeowners will receive support with up to €50,000 grant to help them make a vacant or derelict property their principal private residence. And, even a property that had prior commercial use can be supported to become residential.   

Further information can be found via www.limerick.ie