asked the Minister for Local Government if he will consider introducing legislation to have islanders, especially those in Clew Bay, County Mayo, exempted from rates.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Rates Exemption for Islanders.
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As I stated in reply to a similar question on November 14th, I do not consider that the introduction of legislation on these lines would be warranted. The existing powers which enable a rating authority in appropriate cases to write off rates as irrecoverable should be adequate to meet cases of people who are genuinely unable to pay their rates.