Property Taxation Exemptions

Tuesday, 18 December 2012

Ceisteanna (163, 165)

Dominic Hannigan

Ceist:

163. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Finance if homes with confirmed pyrite will be exempted from the property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56640/12]

Amharc ar fhreagra

165. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Finance if an estate (details supplied) in County Meath will be exempt from the property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56740/12]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Finance

I propose to take Questions Nos. 163 and 165 together.

I understand the estate which is the subject of Deputy Hannigan's second question above has been affected by "pyritic heave". The Government is conscious of the very real costs and difficulties faced by people whose homes have been affected by pyrite. My colleague the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government has indicated that he considers that houses demonstrated to be subject to a certifiable level of pyritic heave should receive a waiver from the Local Property Tax. I propose to address this issue in the context of the Finance Bill.

Question No. 164 answered with Question No. 159.

Question No. 165 answered with Question No. 163.