Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

These service were all funded by the Exchequer up until now. It is necessary that citizens understand they can make a contribution of €2 for these services.

The €160 million expected to be raised from this charge is based on the number of properties expected to be liable for it. Waivers will apply to those in receipt of mortgage interest supplement, social housing supports, rent supplements, those living in category 3 and 4 unfinished housing estates, building, planning control and public safety issues of where the developer is not contactable. Exemptions in which people do not need to declare will apply to properties which are part of a trading stock of a business, local authority properties used for social housing, voluntary or co-operative properties, properties owned by the Government, the Health Service Executive-----

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