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THE decentralisation of eight Government departments will alleviate pressure on the Dublin housing market and spark economic growth throughout the country, it was claimed last night.

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THE Government’s 40% take in taxes on every house built is far too much, the Irish House Builders Association said last night.

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NEW house buyers have been hit by the Government as the 1% increase in VAT may add up to €2,000 to the cost of an average home, experts warned last night.

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