Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Government has decided to introduce a local property tax which will be applicable from July. The mechanics of this will be operated by the Revenue Commissioners. In response to Deputy Mattie McGrath's particular question, in so far as housing estates are concerned, those exempted from the €100 flat rate local charge will generally be exempted from the property tax. The Water Services Bill is on Committee Stage today so Deputy Mattie McGrath is entitled to make his case there and refer to the letter he has in his possession.

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