Barry Cowen (Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am very clear on it. The average number per household is four. If it is multiplied by 1.7, it brings the number up to 6.8. Therefore, a one-person household has a 6.8-person consumption level and all the way up. A family of eight can apply for an exemption based on the eighth person and get it. It is very simple. It is in somebody's interest to confuse us or try to generate some doubt. I have no doubt. This can go through as soon as one likes.