Mayo Charity Secures Derelict Houses
A registered charity in Mayo has secured three derelict houses, out of six vacant properties that were acquired by Mayo County Council during the construction of the Turlough to Westport dual carriageway in 2016/17.
The CEO of Mayo County Council, Kevin Kelly, confirmed the news at a recent monthly meeting, although the name of the charity has not been released until the deal is finalized.
The news was widely welcomed by all councillors.
Westport-based Fine Gael councillor, Peter Flynn, had a motion seeking to reinvest the monies from the sale of these properties into local affordable or social homes, which was amended to apply to the three remaining properties.
However, Mr. Kelly explained that Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) sold the homes to Mayo County Council under strict criteria.
Author's summary: Charity secures derelict houses in Mayo.