€2.3 million paid out in grants to bring 40 Meath homes back into use

€2.3 million has been paid out in in grants so far bringing 40 homes in Meath back into use, according to new Department of Housing figures.

Overall, since the launch of the Vacant Property Refurbishment in July 2022, there have been 249 applications in Meath, 151 approvals and 40 grants issued up to 31st March 2025.

Over €112 million has been paid out to Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant applicants, bringing more than 2,000 homes back into residential use from vacancy nationwide.

More than 12,400 applications for the grant have been received across Ireland by the end of March this year.

Welcoming the numbers of homes returned from vacancy, Minister for Housing James Browne TD, said:

“The momentum of this grant continues to build, with another significant increase in grants being paid on completion of works as more vacant and derelict properties are brought back into use as homes for people across County Meath.

“The grant is making a significant and important contribution to cities, towns, villages and rural areas, supporting people to bring these vacant and derelict properties back into use as homes and in tandem with that - helping to revitalise communities.”

The payment of grants is expected to continue at pace throughout the year as more refurbishment works reach completion.