06-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Kerry area is home to more than ten vacant properties owned by the council
Kerry County Council data indicates that six of these properties are 'Void', meaning they are not occupied.
Refurbishment works are complete at three of these properties while renovations are ongoing at two. Works are awaited at one other.
Works are ongoing at one fire damaged property while an insurance engagement is ongoing in relation to another fire damaged property.
Three council homes in the area have been vacant for more than a year.
The council said refurbishment works are not feasible at these properties so they have been earmarked for sale under the Section 183 process, relating to proposed disposal of land held by a local authority.
The council data was published in response to motions tabled by Independent councillor Maura Healy-Rae and Kerry Independent Alliance councillor John O'Donoghue at the June meeting of Killarney Municipal District.
Cllr Healy-Rae asked the council to provide details on the vacant and void properties within the Municipal District and what is required to bring these properties back into use.
Cllr O'Donoghue asked how many of the council's houses in Killarney have been vacant for more than 12 months.
