218. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 56% of retail shops in County Westmeath have experienced an increase in rates following the revaluation process, while 9% will experience a reduction; his views on whether such levels of increases will lead to the widespread closures of local shops especially in rural areas; his plans to ameliorate or deal with these excessive increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41871/17]

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218. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 56% of retail shops in County Westmeath have experienced an increase in rates following the revaluation process, while 9% will experience a reduction; his views on whether such levels of increases will lead to the widespread closures of local shops especially in rural areas; his plans to ameliorate or deal with these excessive increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41871/17]

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