The plan is one under consideration by the Minister for Housing to tackle the shortage of housing.

CSO data suggest up to 160,000 homes are vacant across the country

1 pub has been listed in each county in the Shannonside region for the development of homes.

No money was collected by any local authority in this region in 2020.

The time it takes for a council house to be refurbished and re-occupied once it becomes vacant varys hugely around the country

The Leitrim town will see both lanes of the main street closed until the building is repaired or torn down.

Concerns have been raised about the lack of amenities or green spaces in the existing estate.

Over 140 vacant houses in the Shannonside region have been restored and repaired as part of a government initiative for the provision of social housing.