Local Authority Charges

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 March 2012

Thursday, 22 March 2012

Questions (143, 144)

Olivia Mitchell

Question:

150 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will amend section 4(3) of the Local Government (Household Charge) Act 2011 and section 4(2) of the Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 in order that the current exemption from payment of the two charges within three months of the date of issue of the grant of representation to the house of the deceased be extended until such time as that property is sold, in view of the difficult state of the current housing market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16020/12]

Martin Heydon

Question:

151 Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider making an exemption or deferral from the household charge for executors of wills who are responsible for residences of deceased persons while they are awaiting sale in this difficult property market, so the household charge amount could then be taken from the proceeds of sale when completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16037/12]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Phil Hogan)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 150 and 151 together.

I refer to the reply to Question Nos. 346, 347, 359, 360, 369, 370, 375 and 397 of 21 March 2012, which sets out the position in this matter. I have no proposals to extend the three month period.