Tax breaks for owners who must fireproof homes

Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy has said home-owners who foot the bill to make their homes fire safe could get tax breaks.

Tax breaks for owners who must fireproof homes

He was speaking after concerns were raised about Irish apartment blocks in the wake of the Grenfell fire in London, which has claimed the lives of 80 people.

He said a range of options are being considered by him and his department, including giving tax relief to home-owners who have already moved to secure their houses from the risk of fire.

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