'Frustrated' Simon Harris announces new derelict sites tax to be administered by Revenue
Irish Tanaiste Simon Harris has announced a new tax on derelict sites to be administered by the Revenue Commissioners. The move follows frustration with local authorities' failure to address the issue of abandoned properties.
Why it matters
This policy represents a significant shift in housing enforcement, aiming to increase housing supply by penalizing property owners who leave buildings vacant.
The Government is "angry and frustrated" at local councils for "badly failing" on dereliction, prompting a new tax to be introduced to tackle the scourge that will be administered instead by the Revenue Commissioners.
The article reports on government policy and quotes the minister directly without taking a partisan stance.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in