Harris says councils need to do more on dereliction as he prepares new tax
Irish Tánaiste Simon Harris has criticized local authorities for failing to effectively manage the derelict property levy. The government plans to introduce a new, self-assessed tax on derelict properties to be collected by the Revenue Commissioners.
Why it matters
This shift represents a significant change in housing policy aimed at addressing the national housing crisis by forcing property owners to either renovate or pay higher taxes.
Local authorities have “not done enough” to tackle dereliction and the Government is moving to bring in a new tax on derelict properties out of “frustration”, the Tánaiste has said.
The article reports on government policy and ministerial statements without taking a partisan stance, though it focuses on the government's perspective.
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