Harris says councils need to do more on dereliction as he prepares new tax (opens original article in a new tab)

Tánaiste Simon Harris states local councils have not done enough to tackle dereliction, prompting plans for a new tax on derelict properties to be collected by Revenue.

• Tánaiste Simon Harris claims local councils have failed to adequately address dereliction of properties.
• A new derelict property tax is proposed, with Revenue collecting it and penalties for noncompliance.
• Harris criticizes local authorities for not doing enough, despite increased funding and staff.