asked the Minister for Local Government whether he will arrange for abatement of rates to be allowed on a pro rata basis to farmers instead of in respect of permanent employees, owing to the large number of farm labourers who take up other classes of employment at various periods during the year when their services are not required by farmers.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Abatement of Rates.
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Amending legislation would be necessary to implement the suggestion put forward in this question. The introduction of such legislation is not proposed.