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Property Tax Exemptions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 April 2018

Tuesday, 24 April 2018

Questions (576)

Pat Deering

Question:

576. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans for an exemption or a reduction in the household charge for family carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17870/18]

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Written answers

Policy with regard to the household charge is primarily the responsibility of the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.

In 2012, a Household Charge of €100 was charged on residential property in order to fund local services. This charge was an interim measure. It was separate from, and in addition to, the Non-Principal Private Residence (NPPR) charge.

The Local Property Tax (LPT) was introduced in 2013 and replaced the Household Charge. It is collected by the Revenue Commissioners.

My Department provides a range of income supports for carers including carer’s allowance. Recipients of carer’s allowance may also qualify for free household benefits (if they are living with the person they are caring for) and a free travel pass.

There are two allowances in the household benefits package the electricity or gas allowance and the free television licence.

Carers who are in receipt of carer’s allowance, carer’s benefit or domiciliary care allowance on the first Thursday in June, automatically receive the non means tested carer’s support grant of €1,700. Other carers who are providing full-time care and attention to a recipient of care may also apply for the grant.

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