asked the Minister for Local Government if he will take steps to bring into operation a rates equalisation fund so that the lower valued counties of the West of Ireland will be enabled to surmount the difficulties inherent in the higher rates payable there and the consequent unfavourable impact in the establishment of factories in that area.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Rates Equalisation Fund.
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The present incidence of local taxation and various suggestions for its alteration, including that mentioned in the Deputy's questions, are being examined.