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Fianna Fáil to oppose property tax

Fianna Fáil are set to oppose the property tax being put forward by the coalition because they say it cannot possibly raise €500 million. Party leader Micheál Martin also said that the elderly must be protected in the Budget and has vowed to fight any change to the free travel scheme for pensioners. It follows [...]

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Housing Minister Jan O'Sullivan

€100 million set aside for 800 new social and voluntary housing units around the country

Over 800 new social and voluntary housing units are to be provided at a cost of €100m by local authorities around Ireland between now and 2014. Minister for Housing and Planning, Jan O’Sullivan, yesterday gave the green light for proposals from local authorities for the provision of new permanent housing units which are intended to [...]

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Pensioners could have the property tax deducted from their estate when they pass on

Pensioners may be excused from paying property tax up front

Pensioners who are on low incomes could be spared from paying the property tax upfront, according to reports at the weekend. A full property tax is expected to be introduced next year to place the controversial €100 household charge. The new property tax will be a lot more than the current household charge, prompting fears [...]

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