A Clare Senator says derelict buildings in North Clare have the potential to provide immense social value to the local community.
The Government says a community group in Corofin will have to purchase two vacant buildings adjacent to the local community hall, which was recently re-opened following a local fundraiser.
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The Seanad has heard how locals are interested in taking over the unoccupied buildings, which are 100 years old and Junior Minister Tom Hayes has confirmed they are no longer of use to the state.
Speaking in the Seanad, Senator Martin Conway says the units would be put to good use by the community
