Vol. 505 No. 4
134 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if the guidelines for the new scheme of tax incentives for urban renewal in smaller towns has been finalised and notified to county councils; and, if not, when this will happen. [13989/99]
In February last, I announced the Government's intention to introduce a new scheme of tax incentives aimed at the restoration and conservation of the built fabric of smaller towns. Detailed guidelines for the proposed scheme are currently being examined with the assistance of an expert advisory panel. These guidelines will be finalised and issued to county councils over the next few weeks. County councils will be asked to consider which towns can benefit from the proposed scheme and to submit plans to my Department in accordance with the terms of the guidelines.
