More than 3,000 vacant homes were refurbished across Ireland in 2025 under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant.


The North-West led the way, with Donegal seeing over 1,000 approvals and €22 million paid out.


The scheme has now returned over 4,500 properties to use since its launch in 2022.


Speaking to Ocean Fm news Minister Marian Harkin says the grant is a practical and effective way to increase housing supply in the North West.

More than 3,000 vacant homes were refurbished across Ireland in 2025 under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant. The North-West led the way, with Donegal seeing over 1,000 approvals and €22 million paid out. The scheme has now returned over 4,500 properties to use since its launch in 2022. Speaking to Ocean Fm news Minister Marian Harkin says the grant is a practical and effective way to increase housing supply in the North West.

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