When we asked readers what they wanted candidates running for Dublin City Council to talk about, dereliction and vacancy were among the top-10 most-mentioned issues.
Tag: voids
Posted inApr 3rd, 2019, City Desk
Council Briefs: Leasing not Buying Social Housing, the Future of Tailors’ Hall, and More
What social housing will Dublin City Council get from big build-to-rent schemes that happen in the city? And other council matters from this month’s full meeting.
Posted inFeb 1st, 2017, Unreal Estate
Could the Council Turn Over Vacant Social Housing Faster and Cheaper?
Some councillors argue that Dublin City Council carries out unnecessary and costly works on vacant council homes, when they’re in decent condition and tenants are eager to move in.
Posted inApr 13th, 2016, City Desk
Will a Pledge to Help House the Homeless Get Anywhere?
More than 1,000 people have offered to help do up empty council houses or “voids” for homeless families. But it’s unclear if this effort will gain traction.