asked the Minister for Finance whether he is aware that the excessive valuation being placed on new and reconstructed dwelling-houses and farm buildings by the Valuation Commissioners is causing a hold-up in the execution of such works by small farmers throughout the country, and, if so, if he will consider taking such steps as are necessary to have such excessive valuations reduced.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - House Valuations.
I am not aware that the valuations being placed on new and reconstructed dwelling-houses and farm building are excessive as suggested by the Deputy, or that they are causing a hold-up in the execution of such works by small farmers throughout the country. The second part of the Deputy's question does not, therefore, arise. In any case I should remind the Deputy that I have no function in regard to the fixing or revision of valuations.