Derelict Properties Tax to come in next year
Summary
Minister John Cummins discusses the new 7% derelict property tax, set to be collected by Revenue next year, which replaces the previous local authority levy. He addresses the tragic deaths of two children in Waterford, expressing deep sorrow for the community. The minister explains that local authorities must create accurate registers by 2028, noting that previous enforcement failures led to significant uncollected levies.
Topics discussed
Reflections on the Waterford tragedy and Sacred Heart Church
Explaining the new derelict properties tax vs. old levy
Defining derelict properties and the registration process
Criticism of local authority failures in collecting levies
Government schemes and the shift to Revenue collection
Accountability for accurate registers and enforcement
Financial impact and available remediation grants
Behavioral change goals and avoiding the tax
Listener questions on scaffolding and minor maintenance
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