311 Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if money for the non-principal private residence charge goes to a central Exchequer fund or if it is apportioned to local authorities as the household charge is; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33472/12]

The Local Government (Charges) Act 2009, as amended, broadened the revenue base of local authorities through the introduction of the charge on non-principal private residences (NPPR). The charge is set at €200 and is being levied and collected by local authorities. It is used to support the provision of local services and the income from the charge is retained by the individual local authorities that collect it.