‘Offensive’ to brand farmers as land hoarders, Simon Harris says as new residential land tax shelved ahead of Budget
Decision by Finance Minister Jack Chambers will be seen as a major election sweetener for farmers, but also a win for land speculators hoarding sites in the hope the value will increase in line with record house prices
Mr Harris said he listened to the “legitimate concerns” of farmers who faced their land being taxed despite it being used for agricultural purposes.
He said the three Government leaders agreed to delay the RZLT introduction and Department of Finance officials are drafting alternative legislation so active farmers are not impacted by the new tax.
“As long as I’m Taoiseach no active farmer will pay Residential Zoned Land Tax – simple as,” the Taoiseach said at a Fine Gael event promoting supports for families.
“I’m absolutely committed to the tax but I need the Department of Finance to listen to the real and legitimate concerns of farmers.
“It is offensive to tell a farmer they are a land hoarder when farming is such an important part of our economy,”…
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