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Local Authority Funding.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 December 2004

Thursday, 9 December 2004

Questions (114)

Gerard Murphy

Question:

111 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will establish a consultative rate payers forum in each local authority in recognition of the financial role of commercial rate payers in funding local services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32777/04]

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The adoption of a budget and an annual rate on valuation each year is a matter for each local authority. Strategic policy committees operate on a statutory basis in county and city councils and comprise elected members and sectoral interests, including business representatives. These committees provide a clear opportunity for contribution and input to the preparation of annual budgets. It is also open to ratepayers, either individually, through chambers of commerce or other groups, to consult with local authorities on rating issues. However, arrangements for such consultation or for fora beyond the statutory strategic policy committees are matters for individual local authorities.

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