Commercial Rates

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022

Tuesday, 26 July 2022

Questions (715)

Sorca Clarke

Question:

715. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the engagement that he has had with Longford County Council regarding the shortfall in funding to that local authority following the early closing of the power plant at Lough Ree; and the commitments that have been given to ensure certainty to the local authority to the date that the power plant was originally scheduled for closure. [40882/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

It is acknowledged that the closure of power plant in Longford has had a negative impact on the commercial rates income of the Council. To alleviate this negative impact, my Department provided Longford County Council with €1.3m in both 2021 and 2022.

My Department recognises the serious ongoing impact of this closure, and will engage with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform during the Estimates process in respect of the 2023 position.