The local authority received seven submissions for the vacant properties refurbishment grant - with only two being granted, while two others are still under review.
Almost half of the applications for funding to renovate vacant properties in Laois were turned down.
The local authority received seven submissions for the vacant properties refurbishment grant - with only two being granted, while two others are still under review.
Funding of up to €50,000 is available for anyone who wants to do up a 'derelict' or empty building, - the property must not have been used for least two years and built before 1993.
Independent Councillor James Kelly says they are hoping more people will apply for it:
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