As part of Budget 2024, the Government signed off on a package of €257m for the Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) Grant as a vital measure for small and medium businesses.
The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant is a grant that is available if you are turning a vacant house or building into your permanent home or a rental property.
Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, advertise job vacancies, shortlist candidates, carry out assessments and hold interviews to appoint successful candidates.
You must apply for planning permission if you want to build or demolish property, or significantly alter the use of land or property unless the development is exempt.
Local authorities may provide financial support to owners of historic structures and buildings to conserve and improve them for the benefit of communities and the public.
