Seanad debates

Wednesday, 15 July 2009

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages

 

12:00 pm

Photo of Áine BradyÁine Brady (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)

I will convey that point to the Minister. This matter will be kept under review.

Senator Doherty raised the issue of advertising this charge. It will be advertised in the daily newspapers. The Department will fund it and 31 July and not 1 July will be the operative date. Local authorities will supplement such advertising with local advertising and both will be overseen by a project board on which the Department and the local authorities are represented.

In circumstances where one's parents move to live in one's house, if the persons concerned are incapacitated, the charge will not apply to their principal private residence. However, if the persons concerned are not incapacitated, the charge will apply to their principal private residence but they would have the option to rent it.

I believe I have covered all the issues raised. I will convey the Members' comments to the Minister. I thank them for their comments and wish them a well deserved break.

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