Ireland offers up to $92,000 for people to live in country’s vacant houses; Know about the scheme here

To refurbish its idyllic but vacant islands on its western seacoast, Ireland has announced a refurbishment scheme.

It has offered grants of up to EUR 84,000 or USD 92,000 to those people who want to develop and refurbish vacant and derelict homes and live there. In the recently announced scheme, it has been made clear that owning a house does not guarantee the right to live there. But the government is concerned about the vacant houses on 20 islands and wants to refurbish these.

This scheme can be used also for renovating houses that have not been used for residence. It is funded by the Department of Housing. Local Government and Heritage. The scheme is part of a 10-year strategy for islanders. To avail of the benefit of this scheme, the house must have been made before 2008 and have been vacant at least for two years.

Relief for Plus-size Travellers?

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Hainan Airlines of China suffered a huge backlash after it imposed weight restrictions on its flight attendants. Qantas Airlines of Australia has announced that there will be more leg rooms in its newly refurbished Airbus A350s.

Republic of Slowjamastan

Have you heard the name of the Republic of Slowjamastan? DJ Randy D Rub Williams has established his own country in the desert of California. The San Deigo DJ has converted a piece of barren land into a micronation. It is not yet clear if he is serious about getting recognition from the UN.

FAQs:

Q1:What is Ireland's Vacant Property Refurbishment Scheme?
The local government of Ireland will give a grant of up to USD 90,000 for refurbishing a desolate house on its islands on the western seacoast.

Q2:What is the Republic of Slowjamastan?
A San Diego DJ bought a piece of land in the Californian desert and named it Slowjamastan.