Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent) | Oireachtas source

In his initial reply, the Minister mentioned the security of rates as a source of funding for local authorities. If shops and businesses close down because the increase in rates has made them unviable, dereliction and job losses also become issues. There must be a whole of Government response to this. When the Valuation (Amendment)(No.2) Bill reaches Committee Stage, what input will the Minister have on nuance? Will the Minister insist only on a secure funding source or will he take a broader look at a more nuanced approach to the changes that might be made?

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