Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael)
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80. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Valuation (Amendment) Bill for the calculation of rates on commercial businesses is expected to complete all stages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28473/13]

Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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The Government published the Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2012 on 3rd August, 2012 as part of its legislative programme. The Bill proceeded through its second stage in Seanad Éireann on 11th October 2012. I wish to advise the Deputy that officials in my Department are currently engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and other interested parties and I will be considering potential amendments which may be introduced at Committee Stage in the very near future. However, it is not possible for me to advise the Deputy as to the likely date for enactment of the Bill, as this depends on a number of factors, including the passage of the Bill through the Oireachtas.