Taxing Empty Homes to Fix the Crisis

Tánaiste Simon Harris is pushing a bold new plan to tackle Ireland’s housing crisis by taxing owners of derelict buildings—forcing action where neglect has gone too long. Councillor Daniel Butler from Limerick backs it wholeheartedly, calling it the tough, necessary step we need when young people can’t afford homes and empty properties pile up. The tax isn’t just about revenue—it’s a behavioral nudge: fix it up with council grants, or pay the price. Butler also insists this is part of a wider strategy, including cracking down on short-term rentals and investing in infrastructure to build new homes. He’s fully on board—this tax is a critical piece of the puzzle to rebuild our housing future. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/31a574066d75f06c