Property Taxation Assessments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 December 2013

Thursday, 19 December 2013

Questions (142)

Kevin Humphreys

Question:

142. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 117 of 22 May 2013, the valuation the Office of Public Works decided on for Farmleigh and other residential properties in the estate for the purposes of the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54936/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Commissioners of Public Works assigned the following value bands to Farmleigh House and associated lodges:

1. For the purposes of the LPT, Farmleigh House is considered a museum and is exempt from Local Property Tax.

2. Steward's House …...............Band 17 (€800,000-€850,000)

3. Gate Lodge ….......................Band 5 (€250,000- €300,000)

4. Back Gate Lodge ….............Band 1 (€0- €100,000)