The Department of Housing’s Repair and Lease Scheme gives up to €40,000 to owners of vacant buildings who can’t afford refurbishments to allow the dwellings be re-letted. However, this year, just six applications have been received by Kerry County Council with two offer letters issued. Labour councillor Terry O’Brien and Fianna Fáil Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Niall Kelleher spoke to Jerry.
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