Pearse Doherty
Question:131. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if homeowners who currently pay management fees will be levied with the property tax. [56460/12]
View answerTuesday, 18 December 2012
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Revenue from the local property tax will accrue to local authorities and will support the provision of local services. Local authorities provide a broad range of services in the public realm which benefit the wider community, the proper functioning of which are important for the wellbeing of every community and household. These include - fire and emergency services; road maintenance and cleaning; street lighting; spatial and development planning and other similar services; regulatory and inspection functions and business support services, as well as libraries, parks, and other recreation and cultural public amenities. The benefits of these services accrue to all members of society, including those who pay management fees. Exemptions from or deferral of the Local Property Tax are only applicable in the circumstances provided for in the legislation. A requirement to pay management fees would not be relevant in determining liability.