Seanad debates

Wednesday, 7 December 2011

Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011: Committee Stage

 

4:00 pm

Photo of Caít KeaneCaít Keane (Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister of State for confirming that those involved in shared ownership will be exempt. That is even better than the 50-50 arrangement to which I referred. It will be 100%. People should be made aware of the exemption categories because the Bill does not contain information in this regard. If a property is the subject of a 50-50 ownership arrangement, it will not be 100% vested in the Minister. The position is not clear. I am of the view that reference should be made in the Bill to buildings that are either vested or part vested in the Minister. Reference should also be made to shared ownership arrangements. Information on the exemption categories should certainly be circulated to people.

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