Over 8,000 Vacant Properties In The Midlands

Nationally, there are 166,752 unused sites.

There are over 8,000 vacant properties in the midlands.

Figures from the preliminary results of the Census show there are 3,193 vacant units in Westmeath, a decrease of 14% from 2016.

2,650 sites are unused in Laois, which is a reduction of 11.9% on the previous Census statistics.

Offaly is the only county in the region to see an increase in vacant properties, at 2,663, which is 0.9% more than 2016.

Nationally, there are 166,752 vacant properties, which is a reduction of 9% from the 2016 Census.

Junior Housing Minister and Longford-Westmeath TD, Peter Burke, says steps are being taken to combat the issue:

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