Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I cannot accept this amendment. Section 28(5) of the Valuation Act 2001, as amended, provides for the completion of revision applications within six months of the making of a valid application. The section has not yet been commenced. The Valuation Office is mindful of the backlog of revision cases from local authorities and third parties. Measures to address the backlog effectively need to be in place before section 28(5) can be commenced. Options to address the backlog continue to be considered and the Valuation Office will continue to engage with my Department to find a way to ultimately allow for section 28(5) to be commenced and adhered to.

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