Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)

I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under the terms of Standing Order 31 on a matter of national and local importance, namely, the unfair allocation of the motor tax fund which effectively makes up the local government fund. In the rapidly developing area of Kildare, €36 million was paid into the motor tax fund in 2005 but only €26 million was allocated to run council services. The preliminary census of population figures are used and the Government also accepts the needs and resources model of funding local authorities is unfair and produces significantly contrasting levels of service and facilities. These issues must be addressed. Just as the public has the right to expect an equitable taxation system, it has a right to expect its money is spent in an equitable way.

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