Ireland will pay 84,000. euro for settling on one of the islands. Here's what you need to know
In 2023, Ireland launched a program under which it pays generous financial incentives to people who decide to move to one of the Irish islands, writes euronews.com.
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This initiative is part of the “Our Living Islands” policy, which aims to increase the population of depopulating islands.
“The aim of this policy is to ensure that sustainable, vibrant communities can continue to live and thrive on offshore islands for many years to come,” the government explains.
It sounds like the perfect solution, but there are a few conditions to keep in mind.
Moving to Ireland? The government will pay handsomely
The “Our Living Islands” program supports communities on 30 islands that are not connected to the mainland by bridges.
Achill Island, Ireland.
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As part of the project, the Irish government will pay over PLN 80,000. euros to new residents of island communities. However, it's not about moving into a cozy house on an island and receiving a large transfer the next day.
Generous cash grants are being offered to rescue and renovate the growing number of abandoned and dilapidated properties on the islands. Therefore, there are a few caveats to receiving free money.
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Prospective residents must purchase and own property on one of the islands. The building must have been constructed before 1993 and have been vacant for at least two years.
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There are also rules regarding the use of the allocated cash. The money can be used for construction work such as installing insulation, structural improvements and renovation.
Several other communities in Europe have launched programs to attract new residents. In Italy and Spain in particular, towns and villages are using financial incentives to boost populations that are declining.
Source: euronews.com
