€13 million fund to tackle dereliction in rural Ireland
- Published on: 27 March 2023
- Last updated on: 12 April 2025
Fresh funding of €13 million has been allocated to the Building Acquisition Measure to tackle vacancy and dereliction in rural Ireland.
Under the initiative, each local authority can apply for funding of up to €500,000, which they can use to purchase up to three properties to re-develop into multi-purpose community facilities.
The funding, under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, is designed to make our towns and villages more attractive places in which to live, visit, invest and raise a family.
Funding previously announced under the scheme saw old banks, court houses, Garda stations and FCA halls all purchased and re-purposed for 21st century use.
Ireland’s Town Centre First Policy recognises there is no one-size-fits-all solution to regeneration, so actively supports a place-based approach to town regeneration.
Since the launch of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, over €149 million has been allocated to more than 1,600 projects.
The Scheme is having a transformative effect on towns and villages throughout Ireland and has made an important contribution to supporting vibrant and sustainable communities.
Applications under the Building Acquisition Measure must be submitted by 28 April 2023.
The Measure outline can be found here:
