We are informed that grounds for a method of appealing against Local Property Tax (LPT), by Irish householders, on the basis of dissatisfaction with local (in this case Tipperary Co. Council) Council services, does not relate to an established set of principles governing an Independent state, according to T.D. and Minister for Finance, Mr. Michael McGrath. We now ask the question “Is this constitutional?”
Residents, having tolerated the state of the road surface, the flooding, etc. over a three year period, our question to the Minister was simple; “How can householders appeal against Local Property Tax (LPT), when their homes/property are being destroyed by the failure at local government to sort out issues.?”
Ms Niamh Kavanagh, (latter private secretary to the Minister for Finance) replied to our query as shown hereunder.
Readers: Do take note of links shown hereunder in Ms Kavanagh’s communication.
Dear Mr. Willoughby,
The Minister for Finance, Mr. Michael McGrath T.D., has asked me to acknowledge receipt of your email of March 14th, concerning your appeal against the payment of your Local Property Tax (LPT) and related complaint about (Tipperary) County Council.
The LPT was introduced in 2013 to provide a stable and sustainable funding base for local authorities and is a significant base-broadening measure. It is collected by Revenue, and the proceeds of LPT are subsequently transferred to the Local Government Fund which comes under the responsibility of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The funds are redistributed to local authorities in accordance with Government policies on funding allocations.
LPT along with other revenue streams is used to fund a broad range of services in the public realm. While this includes road maintenance and cleaning, it also includes fire and emergency services; street lighting; spatial and development planning and other similar services; regulatory and inspection functions and business support services, as well as libraries, parks, and other recreation and cultural public amenities.
The proper functioning of these services is important for the wellbeing of every community and household. The decisions on and implementation of these services are matters for each individual local authority and its councillors.
LPT is payable in respect of all habitable residential properties, and there are no grounds for exemption on the basis of dissatisfaction with local services. However, I note the mention of your personal circumstances in your email. There exists an exemption from LPT for properties purchased, adapted or built for use by incapacitated persons. This exemption may be claimed where a resident of the property is permanently incapacitated to the extent, they cannot maintain themselves by earning an income through work and where their condition dictates the type of property they can live in. Further information on this exemption is available on Revenue’s website: https://www.revenue.ie/en/property/local-property-tax/lpt-exemptions/incapacitated-persons.aspx
Where no exemption is applicable in respect of a property, a property owner may opt to defer or partially defer payment of their LPT, where their income is below certain thresholds. A deferral is not an exemption, and the deferred LPT becomes payable at a later date and carries an interest charge of 3% per annum. Further information on LPT deferrals is available here: https://www.revenue.ie/en/property/local-property-tax/deferral-of-payment/index.aspx.
I hope this information is of assistance. Yours sincerely, Niamh Kavanagh, (Private Secretary to the Minister for Finance).
The reply from Minister McGrath was received on May 30th last, shortly after the road surface had been properly repaired. We thank the Minister for his intervention.
Vocals: Australian actor and bass-baritone singer Philip Mark Quast(Three times winner of the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical), taken from the musical ‘Les Misérables’, latter based on the 1862 novel of the same name by French Romantic writer and politician Victor Hugo. Lyrics: French record producer, actor, singer, songwriter and musical theatre composer Claude-Michel Schönberg.
Stars.
There, out in the darkness, A fugitive running, Fallen from God, fallen from grace, God be my witness, I never shall yield, Till we come face to face. Till we come face to face. He knows his way in the dark, Mine is the way of the Lord, Those who follow the path of the righteous, Shall have their reward, And if they fall, as Lucifer fell, The flame, the sword! Stars in your multitudes, Scarce to be counted, Filling the darkness with order and light. You are the sentinels silent and sure, Keeping watch in the night. Keeping watch in the night. You know your place in the sky. You hold your course and your aim, And each in your season, Returns and returns, And is always the same, And if you fall as Lucifer fell, You fall in flame! And so it must be and so it is written, On the doorway to paradise, That those who falter and those who fall, Must pay the price! Lord let me find him, that I may see him, Safe behind bars, I will never rest, Till then this I swear, This I swear by the stars!
Food Safety Authority of Ireland warn of possible presence of milk in specific batches of Ensure Nutrivigor Almond Flavour Nutritional Shake.
Alert Summary dated Thursday, 13 June 2024.
Allergy Alert Notification: 2024.A20. Allergen: Milk. Product Identification: Ensure Nutrivigor Plant-Based Almond Flavour Nutritional Shake; pack size: 400g and 850g. Batch Code: 1195461 and 1195476; best before: 09-Jul-24. Country Of Origin: Singapore.
Message: Milk may be present in the above batches of Ensure Nutrivigor Plant-Based Almond Flavour Nutritional Shake however it is not declared on the label. This may make the implicated batches unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of milk.
Pre-deceased by her parents John and Bridget, sister Betty and grandchildren Bobby and Briona; Mrs Murphy passed away suddenly following a short illness while in the care of staff at University Hospital, Limerick, surrounded by her family.
Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; her heartbroken husband Pat, daughter Annmarie and son John, grandchildren Darragh, Cian, Grace, Apo, Petra, Catalina and Tony, great grandchild Mia, brothers Ben, Danny and Seán, son-in-law Tos, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended relatives, great neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Kidney Association.
The extended Murphy family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Today Wednesday, June 12th 2024, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) reported that nine Enforcement Orders were served on food businesses during the month of May for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020. The Enforcement Orders were issued by Environmental Health Officers in the Health Service Executive (HSE).
One Prohibition Order was served under the FSAI Act, 1998, on:
The Village Grocer, Upper Main Street, Ballyporeen, Co. Tipperary.
Four Closure Orders were served under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020 on:
Johnson Best Food African Take Away, 86 Summerhill, Summerhill, Dublin 1
Dublin Pizza Company (take away), 32 Aungier Street & 35 Aungier Street, Dublin 2
D1 Cafe and Bakery, 52 Dorset Street Lower, Dublin 1
Two Closure Orders were served under the FSAI Act 1998 on:
Istanbul Bite (Closed area: boiler room and potato peeling room) (take away), Upper Cork Hill, Youghal, Cork
Applegreen Cobh (fuel pumps external to the shops are not subject to this Closure Order), Tiknock, Cobh, Cork
Two Prohibition Orders were served under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020 on:
Fresh Oriental Store Limited, 30-32 Abbey Street Upper, Dublin 1
Johnson Best Food African Take Away, 86 Summerhill, Dublin 1
Some of the reasons for the Enforcement Orders in May include: evidence of rodent infestation, including dead rodents in multiple areas, including under a fridge and under shelves on the shop floor; raw fish defrosting at room temperature in a dirty container on the floor of the kitchen area; accumulation of dirt, cobwebs and dead insects on floors; inadequate cleaning and a build-up of waste stored in a room next to toilets with foul odour and flies present; no hot water, soap or paper towels available at the wash hand basin in the staff toilet; absence of an adequate food safety culture particularly regarding training of staff.
Dr Pamela Byrne, Chief Executive, FSAI, said that breaches of food safety legislation pose a real danger to consumer health. She stated that “This month has seen a decrease in Closure Orders from April, with a reduction of over 50% in orders served. However, the fact remains that food safety is not an optional luxury when operating a food business. It is a legal requirement in food law to protect the health of consumers. By neglecting to uphold basic food safety and hygiene standards, a business not only jeopardises the health of its customers, but also risks damaging its own reputation as a trustworthy food business. The food industry must continue to improve its adherence to food safety legislation to ensure consumers’ health is protected.”
Details of the food businesses served with Enforcement Orders are published on the FSAI’s website. Closure Orders and Improvement Orders will remain listed in the enforcement reports on the website for a period of three months, from the date of when a premises is adjudged to have corrected its food safety issue, with Prohibition Orders being listed for a period of one month from the date the Order was lifted.
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