Irish Planning Institute welcomes details of Croí Cónaithe Towns Fund

14th July 2022: The Irish Planning Institute (IPI) has welcomed the announcement of details of the Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund today. Discussing the scheme, IPI President Mary Mac Mahon said:

“The sustainable delivery of housing is an urgent priority, and the re-use and renovation of derelict and vacant properties in our towns and villages is a key part of this. This scheme can revitalise towns and villages which is essential to addressing the housing crisis, but also supports sustainable development, rural regeneration, social inclusion and climate action, bringing people back to live in towns and villages where services are available.

Strengthening and regenerating our towns and villages will ensure more balanced and sustainable regional development, with more opportunities away from our large cities. We also welcome the intention to expand the scheme in future to provide serviced sites for new homes which will provide further alternatives to one off rural housing.

We hope local authorities, and their new Vacant Homes Officers, are properly resourced to make the scheme a success.”