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Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, has announced the latest figures which show that nationally over €200 million has been disbursed through the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, successfully returning 3,672 previously vacant or derelict homes to active residential use across the country.The figures also show that in Donegal, €17.4m has been paid out which has brought 312 disused homes into use. In total, since the grant was launched in July 2022 up to 30 September 2025, there have been 1,377 applications from Donegal homeowners with 1,011 approvals.Throughout the country, Q3 2025 saw the highest-ever Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant payments, with 760 grants paid, representing a 126% increase compared to the same period last year. Since the scheme’s launch in July 2022, 11,059 applications have been approved, underlining the growing momentum of the scheme and its impact in tackling vacancy and boosting housing supply.