Vol. 555 No. 5
187 Mr. Killeen asked the Minister for Finance when provisions of the Valuation Bill, 2000, allowing for de-rating of community swimming pools and related facilities will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19280/02]
The Valuation Act, 2001, came into effect on 2 May 2002. The Act provides for changes in the rateable status of certain properties. These changes will take effect from 1 January 2003. Community swimming pools and related facilities, which are not operated for profit or gain and deemed to be a community hall under the Act will be able to apply for this relief from that date.
