Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

What I have done is acknowledge the role REITs can play in dealing with the issue of housing supply. REITs, in particular, play a role in the release of commercial property which we also need. I have clearly outlined how income generated from REITs is taxed. It is taxed in different ways, depending on where one is resident. There is also the dividend withholding tax which has not been acknowledged by any Deputy who has criticised what I have said, but, of course, it is always the case.

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