# Ireland Tackles Housing Crisis with Derelict Building Orders

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Podcast: [Belfast News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384)
Published: 2026-05-10T23:19:22+00:00
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## Resource

Irelands Housing Crisis: Councils Take Action Against Derelict Buildings Local councils in Ireland are making strides in tackling the housing crisis by targeting derelict buildings across towns and cities. In April, a record twelve compulsory purchase orders were filed, marking a significant increase from previous months. Councils use a derelict sites register to levy owners with a seven percent annual fee, but when that fails, they resort to these orders. Laois County Council has already surpassed its target by securing seven sites this year. Waterford, Mayo, Roscommon, Kildare, and Cork have also filed applications for rundown houses and vacant lots. Decisions on these applications are expected from July through September. As housing pressure mounts, more councils are expected to aggressively use this tool to transform eyesores into homes for those in need. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4ee3da1450d78ba7

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