Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)

Many small businesses are under severe pressure, especially in towns that were affected by floods in the past two weeks. Many businesses have closed down and will be closed for some time as a consequence. I ask the Taoiseach to instruct the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the local authorities to waive commercial rates and water charges for the period during which the businesses will be closed.

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