Local Authority Funding.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2009

Tuesday, 17 November 2009

Ceisteanna (331)

John O'Mahony

Ceist:

376 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take to inform persons who live abroad and have properties here of the €200 property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41267/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Deputy John Gormley)

Several advertising campaigns have taken place, both in the newspapers and on radio, to inform people of the introduction of the charge on all non-principal private residences. Any further advertising which may be required is a matter for individual local authorities.