Taoiseach: Giving tax incentives to developers not the preferred option

In relation to the possibility of tax incentives for developers, the Taoiseach said there were already measures in place. Picture: PA

Offering tax incentives for developers is not the preferred option to stimulate housing delivery, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has made clear, appearing to dump on a proposal from Tánaiste Leo Varadkar.

Speaking in Albania, Mr Martin insisted that the roll-out of rapid build homes as well as existing measures will be used to increase supply as opposed to tax breaks.