25 town centres are listed in the pilot.
Midlands towns are set to be included in a newly proposed plan for turning empty shopfronts into businesses.
25 town centres are listed in the pilot, including Rathdowney, Clara, Moate, Longford town and Roscrea.
Minister of State for Retail Alan Dillon is proposing the plan which would see local authorities, local enterprise officers and reregeneration officers assess use of the vacant properties based on community demand.
Owners would also be offered practical advice and marketing assistance as part of the scheme.
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