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54 of the applications are from rural areas.
100 applications have been made to Laois County Council Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant.
Almost half of them have been approved for funding of up to €50,000.
54 of the properties are in rural areas.
The property must be vacant for over two years and built before 2008 to be eligible for the funding.
Only one applicant has been paid the grant.