Finance minister ignored expert advice against landlord tax breaks

Michael McGrath said the measure was introduced as a way to stop small landlords from leaving the market. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins 

It has emerged the finance minister ignored warnings from officials in his department before introducing tax breaks for landlords in the budget.

A freedom of information request by Sinn Féin found Michael McGrath was advised against moves that would see landlords receiving a boost of €1,000 a year by 2026.