Ray Butler (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

When will we have the promised valuation Bill? We have a serious problem with regard to sporting and voluntary groups which place small bars in facilities and find it very difficult to pay rates. In my area the rates amount to €22,500 a year. These groups have no problem paying rates, but because many of these premises have bars, they are being rated-----

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