Housing Minister calls for increase to renters tax credit

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien said: 'What I’d like to see us do, as we are coming towards the budget of this year is a further increase in the renters tax credit. I would like to see that increased further.' Picture: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has called for an increase to the renters tax credit in the upcoming Budget, beyond the current €750 a year available to tenants.

Speaking at a launch of new social homes in Kilternan, Co Dublin, Mr O’Brien said the tax credit has significantly assisted renters since it came into effect two years ago.