Property tax is progressive

A property tax is an equitable form of taxation that is progressive and could form an important part of local authority funding, according to Tasc research director, Nat O’Connor.

Sinn Féin and other left- wing parties in the Dáil are opposed to the introduction of the property tax and water charges. “I think it is very problematic for those parties,” said Mr O’Connor, speaking at the think tank’s pre-budget submission.

These parties would have to figure out how they are going to replace the funding, he added.