Clare Vacant Homes Reportedly Going To "Rack And Ruin" Due To Ineffective Tax

It's being argued an ineffective tax on vacant homes is allowing properties to go to "rack and ruin" across Clare. The latest Central Statistics Office data reveals this county had a residential vacancy rate of 4.3% in the final three months of 2024, with 2,515 dwellings found to be unoccupied. Just 45 homes were self-assessed as eligible for the Vacant Homes Tax in Clare in 2025 meanwhile. Shannon Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan says reforming the levy could be a first step towards making more accommodation available for those struggling to find housing.