Rent-a-room scheme extension to garden modular cabins criticised

Opposition parties have criticised moves by the Government to allow households to rent out modular cabins at the back of their homes and get up to €14,000 in rent tax free.

The rent-a-room scheme is due to be extended to include modular cabins, with the Government preparing to remove the need for planning permission for small houses in gardens.

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