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

I am being very clear that the tax relief that is probably at the source of the kind of support to which the Deputy referred was terminated in 2008. It is now gone from the tax code. There are currently no further tax exemptions available for the development of purpose-built student accommodation. It is a serious matter.

The Ministers for Education and Skills and Housing, Planning and Local Government have sought to make progress on this issue. If the Deputy thinks I may be able to help him to deal with specific issues concerning this matter, I am very happy to engage with him. If somebody is on the wage subsidy scheme, it is because we are trying to allow his or her job to be retained. If somebody is on the PUP, it is because he or she no longer has a job.

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