Household Charge Exemptions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2012

Tuesday, 6 November 2012

Questions (724)

Brendan Smith

Question:

724. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a person (details supplied) who is not liable to pay the household property charge but who nonetheless paid the charge can obtain a refund of the charge they paid in error; the reason it is taking so long for him to obtain the refund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48396/12]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

I see no reason why a person who is not liable for the Household Charge and who has paid in error should not obtain a refund. Queries in relation to operational issues, such as the time taken to process a valid refund, should be directed to the Household Charge Bureau or to the local authority in question.