Vacant and Derelict Buildings: Motion [Private Members]
Seanad Éireann — 2023-11-15
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Fintan Warfield (SF), Cultural and Educational Panel

I have the floor. It has failed to achieve what it set out to do, which was to disincentivise the hoarding of empty homes. If it is to bring about cultural change, the tax must be set higher at a time house prices continue to rocket.

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Sitting date: 2023-11-15