Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

On review of this Government record in office thus far, it would be fair to say that it lacks any coherent policy or approach in respect of homes and housing. The only coherent measure which it has brought forward is its property tax. Not satisfied with the misery of mortgage holders and people in distress, or with the substandard condition of local authority and private sector housing, this Government believes the smart thing to do at this stage is to tax the family home of those who are managing to keep a roof over their heads.

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