Tom Shehan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

With the greatest respect, I would not trust myself to put forward my self-assessment on rates as I know what it would amount to. The Senator is bringing the war into this House. It was always intended that the occupier would have more input in the process, as was the case in earlier sections. Profitability, turnover, ability to pay and economic developments on one or other side of town are all factors that play a part in a valuation. I would love the opportunity to perform a self-assessment but we must be realistic.