Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

We have halted the Bill to engage in extensive consultation. We have engaged in more consultation on this legislation than on any other legislation with which I have been charged since coming to office. It is in the Seanad and it is my intention to bring it to this House during this session when we will be able to answer all of these questions in detail. There is no simple solution because we are trying to address an historical legacy in terms of inaction in this area by having a proper rateable valuation system, including self-assessment and independent evaluation spot checks to ensure it is reasonable. We also want to have a robust and transparent appeals mechanism. It is my intention to put this in place.

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