Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 October 2012
147. Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government his plans to take into account mortgage holders in arrears or severe negative equity with the introduction of a property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42141/12]
View answerAn independently-chaired interdepartmental expert group was established to consider the structures and modalities for an equitable local property tax to replace the household charge. Recently the group submitted its report to me and proposals will be brought to Government as soon as possible. It will then be a matter for the Government to decide on the exact details of implementation taking into account the modalities involved. The Government has decided that the local property tax will be collected and administered by the Revenue Commissioners.
