Seanad debates

Wednesday, 6 March 2013

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage

 

1:00 pm

Photo of Deirdre CluneDeirdre Clune (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

While we had a debate before Christmas on the introduction of a property tax, this is another opportunity to put my thoughts on the record. I welcome the provisions of the Bill, particularly in respect of the number of exemptions included. It is very appropriate to exempt those houses affected by pyrite. I feel extremely sorry for those people whose situation is no fault of their own. It is very appropriate that a provision be made to exempt them as provided for in the legislation.
Senator Ó Domhnaill said he agreed with a property tax but that this was the wrong time to introduce it. The arrangement to introduce the tax was made with the troika by the previous Government. When does he propose it should be introduced? The troika is making plans to leave. Perhaps the Senator has not noticed that the news is good and time is running out.

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