Barry Cowen
Question:583. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the rate at which the household charge is levied in County Meath. [5686/13]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 February 2013
583. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the rate at which the household charge is levied in County Meath. [5686/13]
View answer584. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of household charge waivers granted in County Meath. [5687/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 583 and 584 together.
The Local Government (Household Charge) Act 2011 provides the legislative basis for the Household Charge. Under the Act, an owner of a residential property on the liability date is liable to pay the Household Charge of €100, unless otherwise exempted or entitled to claim a waiver. It is a matter for an owner of a residential property to determine liability and pay the Charge. The Local Government Management Agency is administering the Household Charge system on a shared service/agency basis for all county and city councils.
I am advised by the Agency that, as of 1 February 2013, 995 Household Charge waivers have been granted in Meath.