Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)
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Question 189: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if revenue generated from the proposed new property levy will be ring-fenced to remain with the respective local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37646/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The Government has decided to broaden the revenue base of local authorities through the introduction of a charge on all non-principal private residences, and this will be used to support the provision of local services. I intend to bring forward legislation to implement the proposed charge as soon as possible, and this will set out the detailed measures necessary to give effect to it.