Harris pushes developer tax reliefs as Donohoe rejects return to Celtic Tiger-era incentives

Tánaiste Simon Harris signals support for targeted tax reliefs in October budget, but Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe remains firmly opposed

Tánaiste Simon Harris signals support for targeted tax reliefs in October budget, but Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe remains firmly opposed. File picture

The Tánaiste and the finance minister are at odds over the introduction of tax breaks for developers, as Simon Harris said targeted reliefs are planned for October’s budget.

Mr Harris said he was “open to considering” some form of tax break for developers in the upcoming budget.