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#706 Don't Worry Paddy Can Live In A Shed
On today’s episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, Niall is joined by callers and housing charity Threshold to discuss a controversial new proposal from the Government aimed at tackling the housing crisis.
Plans are being brought forward to change planning laws so homeowners can rent out modular cabins, pods, or converted sheds in their back gardens. These units would qualify under the Rent a Room Relief Scheme, allowing homeowners to earn up to €14,000 tax free.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has defended the move, saying it is about “practical solutions” to a housing emergency where supply simply…
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