Barry Ward (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

609. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to proposals in Spain in relation to taxation on real estate bought by non-EU residents; if any research has been carried out by his Department into the merits of implementing this policy in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21060/25]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

As stated in my reply to PQ 21060/25, which issued on 25 February 2025, the Programme for Government 2025 commits to introducing a new, all-of-government national housing plan to follow Housing for All. Any proposals for new measures will be considered in this context.

Noting that as my colleague, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD has responsibility for housing matters, it would be for his Department to seek the assistance of my Department in carrying out research on the impact of taxation measures similar to those mooted by the Spanish Government. I would also note that I am informed that the proposed Spanish measure is only intended to apply to non-residents from countries outside the EU, and were any equivalent to be considered for Ireland, the same would have to apply to it owing to EU rules.

This position has not changed in the interim.