New derelict property tax will affect up to 19,000 sites in bid to boost housing supplyRevenue will be responsible for 7pc levy instead of local authoritiesUp to 19,000 derelict properties could be hit with new 7pc tax being introduced next yearCónal Thomas Today at 06:30Up to 19,000 derelict properties could be hit with the new 7pc tax being introduced by the Government early next year, ministers have been told.

Source: Irish Independent April 02, 2026 07:39 UTC