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Over 100 vacant social homes across Galway to be refurbished and re-let this year

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Over 100 vacant social homes across Galway to be refurbished and re-let this year

Galway Bay fm newsroom - Over 100 vacant social homes across Galway are to be refurbished and re-let this year.

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Housing Minister Darragh O' Brien has today announced another Voids Stimulus Programme to cover 3 thousand social housing units nationwide.

Under the scheme, his Department covers a refurbishment cost of €11 thousand per home, or up to €50 thousand for vacant homes requiring significant work.

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In Galway, 117 homes will be refurbishment and returned to active social housing stock this year - 50 in the city, and 67 in the county.

Galway East TD Sean Canney has long argued that the refurbishment of vacant homes should be a vital pillar in addressing the housing crisis.

He's welcomed the latest announcement - but believes the Government should have a far bigger focus on all vacant properties, not just social housing stock.

Deputy Canney has emphasised the importance of bringing vacant homes back into use in towns and villages nationwide.

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