Commercial rates Bill
Deputy Durkan asked for the commercial rates Bill to be brought forward quickly because of concern in Kildare after recent valuation changes. Deputy Donohoe said the heads of the Bill were expected in April.
The commercial rates Bill is on the list of promised legislation. In view of the concern expressed in my own county of Kildare following the recent revision of valuations, would it be possible to bring that legislation before the House at the earliest opportunity and accelerate its passage?
Comment on this
We all know how important the issue of rates is, particularly for the owners of small and medium-sized companies who need predictability regarding the bills they will be facing in the future. In recognition of that, I understand that the heads of that Bill will be presented in April.