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Should a tax be imposed on vacant and derelict homes?

“Housing Minister, Darragh O’Brien, is failing to meet any of the targets on delivering affordable homes – a punitive 10% tax on vacancy and dereliction should be introduced and a levy imposed on investment funds.” That’s the view of Social Democrats...

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08.30 23 Sep 2022


Should a tax be imposed on vacant and derelict homes?


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“Housing Minister, Darragh O’Brien, is failing to meet any of the targets on delivering affordable homes – a punitive 10% tax on vacancy and dereliction should be introduced and a levy imposed on investment funds.”

That’s the view of Social Democrats Housing Spokesperson Cian O’Callaghan who spoke to Shane this morning.


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