Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 September 2013
168. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in relation to the abolition of the non-principal private residence tax next year, if late payment fees will continue to accrue following the abolition of the tax; if legislation will be required to deal with this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40170/13]
View answerThe Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 broadened the revenue base of local authorities by introducing a charge on non-principal private residences. The self-assessed charge is set at €200 per annum and liability for it falls, in the main, on owners of rental, holiday and vacant properties. Since its introduction in 2009, the Charge has been an important source of revenue for local authorities and has funded the provision of vital local services. This year will be the final year of the operation of the Non-Principal Private Residence Charge. Legislation will be required to repeal the relevant provisions of the 2009 Act. Matters such as arrears and non-compliance will also be addressed. I am considering these issues and intend that robust measures be put in place to incentivise compliance.
