Property Tax

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 February 2012

Thursday, 16 February 2012

Ceisteanna (165)

Simon Harris

Ceist:

165 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will take into consideration the contribution made by homeowners through stamp duty when formulating the mechanism by which the property tax will be calculated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9001/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Phil Hogan)

I have recently established an inter-Departmental expert Group to design an equitable property tax having regard to its terms of reference. This Group has been asked to report to me by end April, 2012. I will then bring proposals to Government for decisions on the structure and modalities of the property tax.