Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I agree with the comments of the Chair. I would like to have clarity on two issues. The Minister said this is for the remainder of the year but is it the case that the fees are waived for all of 2024? Second, if a local authority has been charging these fees up to now, was it correct to do so, in particular if it has been charging them for the first three or four months of the year? Will the Minister explain that? Local authorities are charging these fees now and it is causing quite a lot of comment.