Government 'not backing down' on concrete levy despite backbench backlash

Government 'not backing down' on concrete levy despite backbench backlash

A growing number of Coalition TDs are demanding that the levy on concrete products be postponed, scrapped, or revisited. File picture

The Government will not be backing down on the controversial new concrete levy despite criticism from backbench TDs and others who claim it will push up building costs by thousands of euro.

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael TDs have expressed concern over the measure contained in Tuesday’s budget that will see a 10% levy on concrete blocks, pouring concrete, and other concrete products from April 3, 2023.

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