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87 Mr. O'Leary asked the Minister for the Environment if he will have arrangements made to de-rate all rates due on GAA fields and stadiums in cases where the relatively small income accruing to the committee does not enable rates to be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2821/96]
89 Mr. M. Kitt asked the Minister for the Environment the proposals, if any, he has to extend remission of rates to voluntary sporting organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2671/96]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 87 and 89 together.
Land used for sporting purposes is exempt from rates by virtue of the Valuation Act, 1986. There are no proposals to extend rates remission to stadia or other premises used by sporting organisations over and above those covered by the Local Government (Financial Provisions) Act, 1978.
