Meeting of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
10 April 2007
COST OF WAIVERS
Question:
Councillor M. Baker
"To ask the Manager in relation to Pay by Weight charges if they are calculated to absorb the cost of the waivers given?"
Reply:
Yes, the cost of the waivers is absorbed in the charges.
In accordance with the Waiver Scheme, charges will be waived on the following basis:-
100% waiver of €80 standing charge will be granted where the income of applicant's household does not exceed the income limits.
An additional waiver of €120 will apply where a household in receipt of an €80 waiver (total waiver for the year €200) comprises solely of:
a couple with 4 or more dependent children or
a single parent with 3 or more dependent children.