Leitrim Cllr calls for €1,000 annual tax on holiday homes

A call is being made to introduce a €1,000 annual tax on holiday homes, aimed at supporting local services.With over 1,700 holiday homes in Leitrim alone, the levy could generate €1.7 million for targeted local initiatives.Cllr Justin Warnock believes the measure could support local schools, attract young families home, and tackle long-standing population decline.Speaking to Ocean FM News, Cllr Justin Warnock says, The €1,000 euro tax is only a small step, but it's a start, and we need to think outside the box to generate real revenue for rural communities.*>DURATION 331