Mica-damaged homes to be exempt from property tax

Huge protests in Dublin recently drew attention to the issue of mica-damaged homes

Mica damaged blocks

Mica-affected homes in Donegal and Mayo are to be exempt from the Local Property Tax (LPT), officials from the Department of Finance will confirm on Tuesday.

The Oireachtas Housing Committee will take evidence from the officials who will explain the basis and the rationale for the review of the tax, as announced by Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe.