Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)

In the case of leasehold and leases, is it the likes of Lord Lucan who must pay this charge or to whom does it apply? Ground rent is being paid for some of these dwellings. In this case, the person living in the house should not have to pay the €200 - Lord Lucan should pay it. I do not know how one finds out where he is. Does this throw the entire legislation up in arms?

I understand what the Minister said about the courts being the final arbiter. Will the county manager make the decision and say that the €200 must be collected, that the person will be followed for it and if there is a dispute that it will go to the courts? In those cases where there is a derogation concerning collection, is it the county manager who will make those decisions?

I shall do my best to find Lord Lucan's address for the Minister but I can see some difficulties down the road.