Local Authorities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2023

Tuesday, 10 October 2023

Questions (277)

Pearse Doherty

Question:

277. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how many staff are employed in each local authority to investigate properties which may be liable for the vacant home tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43747/23]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

The collection of the Vacant Homes Tax (VHT) is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Finance. Local authorities do not have a role.