Plans to temporarily waive residential development levies in order to cut the cost of housing for developers has been slammed by a Sinn Fein Councillor.
Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien is reportedly planning to introduce the measure as part of a package of changes aimed at speeding up the delivery of housing. A memo on the measures is being prepared for Tuesday's Cabinet meeting, the Irish Examiner reports.
Developers could save thousands of euro in tax paid to the local authority if the measure is enacted. The funds are used by councils to build infrastructure and amenities.
