John Paul Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 6:

In page 7, between lines 23 and 24, to insert the following:"Rate Book

5.The contents of a rate book prepared by a local authority may be stored electronically and may be published on the internet.".

The rate book is prepared by the local authority every year in accordance with existing regulations as soon as may be after the rates valuation has been determined. The rate book includes all relevant properties that are liable for rates. This amendment is proposed in order to allow local authorities to store and publish the contents in electronic format. This will be less onerous than producing a physical book for inspection and will allow for greater security and control access to individual ratepayers' data.

Currently, legislation provides only for a physical copy; this will provide for an electronic copy.

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