Laois leads Ireland in low-cost ‘Ready to Build’ housing sites

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Laois County Council has delivered more low-cost serviced sites under the Ready to Build Scheme than any other local authority in Ireland, accounting for half of all sites supplied nationwide.

In a parliamentary question, Kerry TD Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing to expand the scheme to address the housing crisis. Minister James Browne responded that 32 sites have been made available by four local authorities to date, with Laois leading at 16 sites, followed by Kildare (7), Wicklow (5), and Tipperary (4).

Under the scheme, local authorities identify vacant sites in towns and villages and sell them at a discount of up to €30,000 off market value to individuals who wish to build a home. The discount covers servicing costs incurred by the council.

Minister Browne noted that over 100 additional sites are under consideration nationally, but no sites have been made available in Kerry. The Department of Housing continues to engage with local authorities to expand the initiative, with commitments to deliver clusters of homes including private, social, and affordable units.

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