Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy has denied he’s considering implementing a bedroom tax. His denial came after it emerged his department had surveyed homeowners over the age of 55. Property writer and expert, Carol Tallon spoke to Jerry. Should such a tax be introduced in order to get more people, who could comfortably live in a smaller space, to downsize? Or would it be an unfair tax on people who’ve worked hard to pay for their homes?
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