Seanad debates
Wednesday, 11 December 2002
Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages.
James Bannon (Fine Gael)
The Minister said he would like to see a reduction in house prices. VAT was increased by 1% in the budget. As the Irish Home Builders' Association stated, this will put an extra burden on builders in that it will cost an additional €1,800 to build a normal house. Houses are zero VAT rated in the UK. Perhaps the Minister would consider introducing a similar regime here—
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