Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 493: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the issues raised in correspondence from a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27810/09]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The annual charge proposed under the Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 is set at a modest level of €200. I do not consider that this will act as a disincentive to business activities relating to rental income from non principal private residences.