At risk of poverty rates (AROP) rise sharply the less work that is available to household members. For a given level of work, at risk of poverty levels in Ireland are among the lowest in the EU.
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This note examines changes in rents since rental costs peaked in Q4 2007 and considers the appropriate policy response to deal with the issue.
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In our commentary published on 21 May, 2015 we argued that the proposed exemption of land in public ownership from the vacant site levy under the the Planning and Development(No 1) Bill, 2014 (Head 5) was misconceived. The primary objective of the levy is to act as a mechanism to incentivise the development of vacant and…
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This note (updated) examines Ireland’s debt burden and also includes comparisons with other EU countries
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The high cost of childcare in Ireland is a barrier to work particularly for lone parents with low skills.
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Why the proposed vacant site levy “will not apply to property in the ownership of the State, state agencies, semi-state bodies or local authorities”.
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Consideration should be given to introducing a scheme which would help first-time buyers save the funds for a house deposit.
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Experience shows that using up to date valuations for local property tax is essential to preserve public confidence in the system.
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Why Eamon Dunphy is incorrect.
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The disincentives to work for young people with low skills are high and need to be reduced
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We should go ahead as planned and revalue houses for property tax in 2017.
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