The levy is due to come into force in September.
The Government is being called on to delay the introduction of a concrete levy, due to come into force in September.
A recent report from KPMG found the levy would add an extra 297 million euro to the cost of delivering the coalitions' Housing for All plan.
As building costs are already rising, Independent TD for Galway East and quantity surveyor Sean Canney, says its unfair and will just push house prices even higher.
Court Told Man Accused Of Knife Attack On Children Outside Dublin School Unfit To Stand Trial
The court heard that four children were stabbed, one suffering life-altering injuries, and that both a creche worker and a passer-by were injured while trying to protect them.
Celbridge "Affordable" Homes Come With Council Equity Stakes
The difference between the sale price and the market value is retained by the council as an equity share, worth between €22,500 and €167,600, depending on the buyer’s income and borrowing capacity.
Lucan Woman Pleads Guilty To Sending Threatening Messages To Tanaiste
Sandry Barry of Tor an Ri Balgaddy in Lucan appeared in court this morning where she pleaded guilty to sending a threatening or grossly offensive online communication and will be sentenced this afternoon.
Over €4 Million In Suspected Cocaine Seized In Kildare And Wicklow
Two males aged in their 30s and 40s and one female in her 40s were arrested, and are currently detained at garda stations in Kildare and Dublin
Kildare Student’s Veterinary Dream In Doubt As School Struggles Without Basic Facilities
Sophie Evans is one of around 300 students at Curragh Community College - a school built for just 140 pupils.
Speeds Limits On Two Of Carlow's Busiest Roads Reduced From Today
Limits on the N80 from Carlow Town to Enniscorthy, and N81 to Tullow have dropped to 80km/h.
Over 100 Gardaí In Dublin And Wateford Issued With Tasers Today
The reason for this is to reduce the number of assaults against officers.
Spain To Launch €60 Unlimited Travel Pass As Irish Campaigner Calls For Better Service Frequency
Spain is making a single monthly 60 euro travel pass available from next month for unlimited public transport services nationwide.
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