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‹ Questions on Promised Legislation Commercial rates Bill
Summary
Joe Carey asks when the commercial rates Bill will come before the House. The Taoiseach says the heads were approved in April, drafting is under way, and publication is expected by the end of the calendar year.
I wish to ask the Taoiseach about the status of the commercial rates Bill. When does he believe it will be brought to the Chamber for discussion?
Comment on this
I thank Deputy Carey for raising this important issue. I know the impact of commercial rates on many towns and villages is very severe. It is creating huge difficulties for businesses, particularly in main streets. The heads of that Bill were cleared by the Cabinet in April and it is currently being drafted. We hope it will be published by the end of this calendar year.