Incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris pledges to increase renters' tax credit, extend homebuyer grants, and build 250,000 homes in Ireland over five years.

Incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris has pledged to increase the renters' tax credit to over €1,000 and extend tax-free grants of up to €30,000 for homebuyers in a speech at the Fine Gael Ard Fheis. Harris also promised to cut taxes, increase the pension, extend the hot school meals program, and extend the Carers Allowance to thousands, as well as build 250,000 homes in Ireland over the next five years. Harris said the government will "respond" to help farmers who have had a difficult year.

April 05, 2024
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