Property tax and local authority funding
The Chair noted the issue had been raised often, and the Leader replied to Ó Clochartaigh's criticisms by saying property tax spending should be taken up with the local council and that the Minister could come to the House.
She has raised it often in the Commencement debate. We have told the Senator she cannot do so as frequently as she has been doing. I think she has failed in that regard.
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I do not have a conclusive answer for her on this.
Senator Ó Clochartaigh raised a number of issues. The question of spending on property tax is one he should take up with the local council. I would be happy for the Minister, Deputy Coveney, and the Minister of State, Deputy English, to come to the House.
Comment on this
The money is going back to central Government.
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It is so. It is certainly not going to the local authorities.