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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 29 Nov 2000

Vol. 527 No. 1

Written Answers. - Tax Relief.

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107 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has considered changing the rules that apply to section 23 tax breaks, in the context of the living over the shop scheme, to include listed buildings in an urban area for potential designation by a local authority; whether listed buildings are explicitly excluded from the current scheme; if he will recognise the discrimination that currently exists between the two forms of buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27940/00]

The question seems to imply that pro tected structures are excluded from the proposed living over the shop scheme. This is not the case. Any proposed development of a protected structure under the LOTS scheme must adhere to the normal conditions that apply under the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act, 1999. The criteria for the scheme which issued to the relevant city managers stated: "Protected properties on proposed lengths of street should be indicated and any difficulties associated with their development should be addressed". The expert advisory panel which I have established to examine the living over the shop proposals to be submitted by the county boroughs comprises individuals with a broad range of relevant expertise in urban planning, including conservation.

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