There are “at least 100 individual units which could be used for accommodation” lying idle in Enniscorthy according to local election candidate, Majella Wall. Counting 17 of 24 vacant overhead properties in one street in the town centre, Ms Wall said there was currently too much red tape involved in restoring these spaces for accommodation purposes. "Many of the property owners I have spoken to during my canvass are totally unaware a range of incentives exist for the upgrading of first and second floor accommodation. Ms Wall estimated that at least 100 individual units which could be used for accommodation purposes are lying idle in and around Enniscorthy town centre. Enniscorthy’s ever increasing housing list would be practically eliminated overnight if this was to happen.”

Source: Irish Independent May 20, 2024 06:59 UTC