Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I take the Deputy's point and will discuss the matter with the Seanad authorities to see what their schedule is. The Deputy will be aware that the process of rates being imposed on retail businesses on the basis of valuations has applied for many years. The taxation base is being broadened, for example, through the introduction of the property tax. Last year most local authorities were able to reduce rates or suspend rate increases.

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