Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I do not agree. This year 65% of property tax revenue will be retained by the local authorities. The Government's intention is to bring that figure to 80% for use in the provision of services in the local authority areas where people pay their property tax. This is a fair tax, whereby those who have the most will pay the most. It has been set out to provide services in local areas. I assume the Deputy already pays tax on the premises he owns in west Belfast and that he will pay it on the house he owns in County Donegal. I assume he will also pay it on the other house in County Louth.

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