Household Charge Collection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 November 2012

Thursday, 15 November 2012

Ceisteanna (177)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Ceist:

177. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 710 of 6 November 2012, if he will clarify his response and state specifically if it may be possible for householders to make payments, other than the full amount or the full amount plus penalties, of the household charge to the local authority at any given stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50770/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

I refer to the reply to Question No. 710 of 6 November which outlines the position in this matter. The Household Charge Act 2011 places the collection of the charge under the care and management of local authorities and application in particular circumstances is a matter for the relevant local authority.