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

The Deputy made reference to the Commission on Taxation and Welfare. I should point out that this commission recommended that we should not do what the Deputy is proposing. It said that "in the case of multiple property owners, a Local Property Tax surcharge should apply to properties not occupied as the principal private residence of the property owner or a registered tenant". The commission did actually look at something like that. I am sorry; I take it back. I am very happy to engage in that debate with the Deputy but, as I have said, I would like to do so in a different way than through a report required by legislation.

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