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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 30 Mar 2000

Vol. 517 No. 2

Written Answers. - Bed and Breakfast Accommodation.

Bernard Allen

Ceist:

16 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Finance his views on the proposal to impose rates on bed and breakfast houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6929/00]

The position is that the Government have given approval for the preparation of legislation which will modernise the valuation code; enable a revaluation of all rateable properties to be carried out; and make the system more transparent to ratepayers and rating authorities.

It is intended to make the legislation as user-friendly as possible. There will, for example, be an improved appeals system. The parliamentary draftsman is currently finalising a draft which will be brought to Government as soon as the work is completed. The Government will consider the rateable status of bed and breakfast accommodation at that time.

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