Tom Neville
Question:45. Deputy Tom Neville asked the Minister for Finance to make a statement on the case of persons (details supplied) regarding property tax. [8845/16]
View answerWednesday, 4 May 2016
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I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the person in question has consistently failed to meet her Local Property Tax (LPT) obligations and has not engaged with Revenue on the issue despite having numerous opportunities to do so. Due to the level of non-engagement, Revenue was left with no alternative but to start debt collection action to secure the outstanding liabilities.
On foot of the Deputy's Question Revenue again tried to make direct contact with the person to discuss the issue but could not reach her. I am aware that the Deputy's office has now agreed to contact the person to encourage her to discuss the situation with Revenue. I am assured that if the person makes contact every effort will be made to agree a mutually acceptable arrangement. This may include a phased payment arrangement or a deferral of the liability depending on the specific circumstances.