Paschal Donohoe refuses to back boom-era tax relief

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe poured cold water over the suggestion of tax breaks for developers. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

The Government is to urgently move to review rent pressure zones (RPZs), draft new laws on compulsory purchase orders, and introduce restrictions on short-term lets.

However, a rift has emerged between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael over the issue of tax breaks for developers, with Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe pouring cold water over the suggestion.