The issue of derelict housing in County Donegal is one of the topics up for discussion at today’s meeting of Donegal County Council.
A motion being brought forward by Inishowen Councillor Albert Doherty is calling on the council to make every effort to identify and refurbish derelict buildings and houses in a bid to create more social housing.
Cllr Doherty claims that 10% of properties in Donegal are vacant – compared to 4.4% nationally.
130 homes in the council’s housing stock are currently vacant.
Cllr Doherty says much more needs to be done:
