Ireland is falling way behind its European counterparts in addressing derelict buildings that could help to solve the housing crisis, an Irish Mirror special investigation has found.
The levels of vacant buildings across the country are reaching up to 31% of available buildings in some areas of Ireland, and advocates for change are calling on the Government to make addressing the issue a priority.
The Central Statistics Office reported that the latest number of vacant apartments and homes in Ireland stands at 166.500.
