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The Journal
5 days ago
- Business
- The Journal
Property tax is being hiked in Dublin - if you own a house here's how much you'll pay next year
HOMEOWNERS IN DUBLIN will pay a higher rate of property tax next year as a result of a vote being held this evening by Dublin City Council. Councillors are expected to vote to remove a 15% discount on the tax for the first time in over a decade. The council's ruling group, comprising Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, Labour and the Green Party, agreed after last year's local elections to apply the baseline rate with no discount this year for the first time. The Local Property Tax (LPT) was introduced in 2013 – at the behest of the Troika - and councillors have the power to reduce or increase it by 15% either side of the baseline level; they has consistently voted to keep a reduced rate in recent years. Dublin City Council management has long argued that the vast majority of homeowners would not be hit with substantial additional charges if councillors agreed to reduce the discount applied. According to the council, the decision to lift the discount now is expected to bring in up to €16.4m in extra funding for the city, which will be allocated to areas such as improving the council's housing stock, tackling dereliction and improving footpaths. The cost of property tax is based on the value of a person's home. Dublin City Council said 75% of eligible households will see an increase of between €18 and €83 per year in their property tax as a result of the vote passing, with the remaining 25% set to pay €523 or higher annually. For example, those with a home worth between €240,001 and €315,000 will pay €235 from next year, an annual increase of €43.75. Advertisement Homeowners with a property valued between €420,001 and €525,000 will pay €428 in property tax, an increase of €83.75. Figures released last month revealed that the average price of a second-hand home in Dublin is now €600,047 . Anyone who owns a home worth that amount will see their property tax rise to €523 a year. Houses worth between €1,050,001 and €1,155,000 will have a property tax charge of €998 , up €194.75 annually. For anyone with a house valued at between €1,995,001 and €2,100,000 , annual property tax will cost €3,110 . You can find a full list of the property bands and how much each will pay here . 'The additional revenue raised by ending the LPT tax cut will go towards improving every aspect of Dublin, from the quality of the footpaths and roads, to the quality of the homes that people are living in,' Green Party group leader Janet Horner said. 'No one should be living in damp, mouldy or cold conditions in our Council housing and the revenue we are raising here takes a meaningful step to end that injustice,' the north inner city councillor said. Fine Gael group leader Colm O'Rourke said communities across Dublin have consistently and repeatedly called for improvements in a range of local services, 'and it's time those calls were properly answered'. 'These aren't minor issues, they go to the heart of safety, accessibility and local pride. This investment is about listening to residents and delivering meaningful improvements that strengthen communities right across the city,' the Cabra-Glasnevin councillor said. Property tax for 2026 is owed on 1 November. The government changed property tax bands earlier this year to moderate the increase in the amount of tax payable as a result of increasing house prices. A possible left-leaning ruling coalition on Dublin City council last year including Sinn Féin fell apart over the question of property tax . Sinn Féin wanted to continue to apply the 15% property tax discount. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Irish Independent
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
GAA: Follow all the football action from around the country as the SFC group stage concludes
There's a bumper day of action as the group phase of the All-Ireland SFC reaches its conclusion. You can follow all the action as it happens from around the grounds in our liveblog below. All-Ireland SFC Louth v Clare, Laois Hire O'Moore Park, 2.0 Monaghan v Down, Box-It Athletic Grounds, 2.0 – RTÉ 2 Donegal v Mayo, King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, 4.0 – RTÉ 2 Tyrone v Cavan, Brewster Park, 4.0 Tailteann Cup quarter-finals Wicklow v Westmeath, Echelon Park, 1.15 – GAA+ Limerick v Wexford, TUS Gaelic Grounds, 3.45 – GAA+ All-Ireland MHC semi-final Cork v Clare, FBD Semple Stadium, 1.0 – TG4 3 minutes ago Colm O'Rourke: Day of reckoning is upon Mayo as Donegal will not take any prisoners in battle to progress Colm O'Rourke: Day of reckoning is upon Mayo as Donegal will not take any prisoners in battle to progress Mayo face a day of reckoning today. If both Mayo and Cavan lose then Cavan qualify in third place on the head-to-head, even if their scoring difference is very poor. Donegal will qualify unless both Cavan and Mayo win, which is very unlikely. 22 minutes ago First up today is the Tailteann Cup last eight clash between Westmeath and Wicklow in Aughrim, with the away side on a high after a big win over Laois last week. 30 minutes ago Some reading before today's clashes. Joe Brolly: Mayo folk are oblivious to rampant 'MHOS' but harsh reality coming their way will be soon forgotten Joe Brolly: Mayo folk are oblivious to rampant 'MHOS' but harsh reality coming their way will be soon forgotten If this were an All-Ireland final against Donegal, then Mayo would have no chance today. In fact, if Mayo were playing Carlow in the final, they would have no chance. But it isn't. And when it isn't the final, Mayo always have a chance. 39 minutes ago Lots of crunch football clashes today in the final round of group stages of the Tailteann Cup and the Sam Maguire. Mayo-Donegal tops the bill at 4.0 and we'll be guiding you through all of the action. Live Blog Software
Irish Independent
01-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
GAA: All the All-Ireland SFC and Tailteann Cup action from around the country as it happens
Live | Niall McIntyre Today at 08:30 The bigger ball is where the GAA action is today as the SFC and Tailteann Cup continue with the clash between current All-Ireland champions Armagh and 2023 winners Dublin the pick of the games. We'll keep you up to date on all games in our GAA blog below. 2 minutes ago Dermot Crowe previews Derry-Galway here: Dermot Crowe: Time for Galway to declare their intentions in Derry after deflating defeat to Dublin Even with a qualification bar as low as we have in the All-Ireland football group stages — where only four teams are eliminated after 24 games — you still need to win at least one match to stay in the race. If that's not asking too much. 6 minutes ago Crunch clash. Both Derry and Galway are feeling the pressure having lost their first round games, with both sides hoping to get back on track today. 12 minutes ago Colm O'Rourke: Armagh can highlight why they're champions against Dublin' Colm O'Rourke: Armagh can highlight why they're champions against Dublin After Dublin were beaten by Meath in the Leinster semi-final, most of the Gaelic games journalists were expecting an early exit from the championship for Dessie Farrell's side. 18 minutes ago It's a sunny summer Sunday, a perfect setting for Gaelic football. Derry-Galway (2.0) and Dublin-Armagh (4.0) are the big ones in the Sam Maguire today, with the final round of group games in the Tailteann Cup on the cards. Antrim-London (1.45) is knockout while Fermanagh-Wexford (1.45) is the curtain raiser in Croke Park. We'll guide you through it all. Sportsfile. Live Blog Software
