Mr. John O'Sullivan:

I would like to respond to some of Deputy Deasy’s earlier points and I will certainly answer his question as well. In respect of some of the examples he quoted, we have a process whereby representations can be made. There is an appeals process. There is a full opportunity to work out any particular difficulties or errors that might remain.

I also did a quick analysis of some of the extreme increases that are in situ. They are still a work in progress. I found one of the increases was down to an amalgamation of several units that had previously been rated separately but were now all lumped into one. There was a case of change of use from what was previously a store room to retail. I would expect to see a significant increase in that case. There were examples of major extensions and improvements having been carried out. One would have to ask whether it is really fair that there would not be an increase in such circumstances. There are sometimes explanations in the background. I take no issue with the Deputy on that case because I do not know its circumstances.