The Government is to compel property owners and developers to pay the State up to half of the increase in the value of the land when it is rezoned for housing. This is part of radical new moves to rein in speculation and combat the issue of housing in Ireland. Independent Columnist & Former Chair of the Housing Agency Conor Skehan joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.

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