Twenty seven social homes brought back into use in County Roscommon last year

Twenty seven vacant social homes were brought back into active use in 2024 in County Roscommon under the Voids Programme, according to recent figures.

The Voids Programme supports local authorities in preparing vacant homes for re-letting.

According to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, the fact that the overall voids figure of 27 for 2024 in County Roscommon is slightly lower than 32 for 2023 “is actually a positive sign – reflecting Roscommon County Council’s shift towards a planned maintenance model, which leads to quicker repairs, continuous use, and faster re-letting of social homes. This trend is expected to continue in 2025 and will mean ongoing upkeep and more consistent occupancy.” 

Overall, in the last ten years, 328 social homes in the county have been brought back in use under the Voids Programme.

Minister Browne said: “I am currently pulling every lever to reactivate vacant properties. Under my direction, the Department is acting quickly to bring vacant social housing back into use across towns and villages, which is critical to help ease pressure on the existing housing stock, boost supply, and ultimately to provide much-needed homes.”