Dáil Éireann - Volume 142 - 21 October, 1953

Rates on Agricultural Land (Relief) Bill, 1953—First Stage.

Leave granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to extend, subject to modifications, the Rates on Agricultural Land (Relief) Act, 1946.—(Minister for Local Government).

Mr. Dillon Mr. Dillon

Mr. Dillon: Is this the Bill designed to put a further £250,000 on the rates on agricultural land?

Mr. Smith Mr. Smith

Mr. Smith: This is a Bill for which the Deputy has been pressing me for some weeks and if he has patience for a few hours he will see the full text of the proposals.

Mr. Dillon Mr. Dillon

Mr. Dillon: This is the Bill, I take it, to put another £250,000 on the rates.

Mr. Sweetman Mr. Sweetman

Mr. Sweetman: Is it to be circulated to-day?

Mr. Smith Mr. Smith

Mr. Smith: As soon as possible.

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[207] Second Stage ordered for Wednesday, 28th October.

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