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Pyrite Remediation Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 November 2013

Tuesday, 19 November 2013

Questions (202)

Alan Farrell

Question:

202. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a tax write-off, rebate or concession for property owners who have been affected by the pyrite problem in the Leinster region and do not qualify under the Pyrite Resolution Board criteria for funding toward the remediation of their property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49338/13]

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The Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 (as amended) provides for a number of specific exemptions from the charge to Local Property Tax (LPT), as well as the possibility of deferring the charge in certain cases of hardship. Exemptions from or deferral of the Local Property Tax only apply in the circumstances provided for in the legislation. Accordingly, whilst those who have been affected by the pyrite problem, but do not qualify for relief under the Pyrite Remediation Scheme, may be exempt from LPT for another reason, or may be entitled to avail of a deferral arrangement under the provisions contained in the legislation, there is no specific exemption in such cases.

I am not proposing to extend the relief from Local Property Tax as provided for in the legislation for property owners who have been affected by pyrite.

As the Deputy is aware the Pyrite Remediation Scheme is under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government.

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