Maurice Quinlivan (Limerick City, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I have a question on the rates issue, which has been raised by Deputy Niall Collins. We are looking at changing the system in this country. Can the witnesses recommend a system that would work better for businesses while protecting local authorities, which need to know what they are getting into? The revaluation process, which we have been discussing, has caused massive concern for a number of businesses. Massive rate increases affected a number of businesses in County Limerick in 2014 or 2015. In some instances, there were increases of over 100%. What would be the best way to reform the system? What type of rates system should we bring in? What particular services should be delivered by local authorities in return for rates?