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Government abandons derelict homes planned for regeneration

Plans to regenerate two derelict houses in Phibsborough have been abandoned due to the cost. The ...

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12.30 5 Mar 2026


Government abandons derelict homes planned for regeneration


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Plans to regenerate two derelict houses in Phibsborough have been abandoned due to the cost.

The Government had bought the two houses on Connaught Street for €700,000 seven years ago.

Despite the approval of planning in 2023, the work would now cost an expected €1.7 million…

Joining Andrea to discuss this is Feljin Jose, Green Party Councillor for Phibsborough, Frank O’Connor, Artist, Designer and Derelict Ireland campaigner, Architect and Director at Maremoto Architects Alfonso Bonilla and listeners.


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