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Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Local Authority Charges Review (19 Feb 2014)

Catherine Noone: ...Government is whether, given its importance to the retail and social revitalisation of Laois, there are any plans for the Department to assist, through rates discounts, with the development of Rathdowney shopping outlet and similar sites throughout the country. This raises the bigger issue of rates discounts and so on for derelict or unused commercial buildings. As the retail recovery...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Local Authority Charges Review (19 Feb 2014)

Catherine Noone: .... Does the Minister have any vague idea at this stage of when these schemes are likely to come into place? Obviously, this case is close to the Minister's constituency and he may be familiar with Rathdowney. On the face of it, is the Minister open to the idea of an application? Obviously, any application would have to be made. Does it not seem like a case that would be suitable for...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Local Authority Charges Review (19 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: I am familiar with the specific case Senator Noone referred to in Rathdowney. It is just outside my constituency. I familiar with the outlet specifically mentioned in her contribution. I am open to considering all proposals that come from local authorities. Equally, it is a matter for local authorities if they wish to exercise restraint. They can classify a particular property in a...