Batt O'Keeffe (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

I understand where the Senator is coming from but, in this instance, title is not an issue. The legislation deals with the occupier of the property who is benefiting from it. If the person is operating a business from the property, he or she will be liable to pay a contribution to the local BID but if the property is unoccupied, such a requirement will not apply, although if the property has been leased, the owner will be liable. Title and ownership are not at issue in this legislation.