Bernard Allen
Question:299 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Finance the plans, if any, he has to introduce commercial rates on bed and breakfast homes. [21480/99]
Written Answers. - Commercial Accommodation Rates.
The position is that it is proposed to radically overhaul the valuation system which has been in place since the middle of the last century. The Government has given approval for the preparation of legislation which will modernise the valuation code; enable a revaluation of all rateable property to be carried out; and make the system more transparent to ratepayers and rating authorities.
It is intended to make the legislation as user-friendly as possible. There will be an improved appeals system. The parliamentary draftsman is currently preparing a draft which will be brought before Government when the work is completed. The Government has not taken a decision on the question of rating bed and breakfast accommodation.