Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 536: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the new property tax will apply to second homes in view of the fact that there is already a payment being made to the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22902/11]

Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Sinn Fein)
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Question 537: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households in the Ballyfermot and Drimnagh LEAs, Dublin, that will be exempt form paying the new household charge. [22940/11]

Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 548: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23120/11]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 536, 537 and 548 together.

It is intended that the household charge of €100 will apply, on a self assessment basis, from 2012 to owners of all residential property in the State, including those residential properties liable to the €200 charge on non-principal private residences, subject to a limited number of exemptions and waivers. Legislation to give effect to the household charge will be brought before the Oireachtas as soon as possible.