Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 12 June 2024

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media

Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ

Photo of Mattie McGrathMattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent)
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That is my understanding of what the figure was, but even if it were €5 million, none of us, including those of us who are self-employed, have the liberty to put aside money to settle with Revenue. It comes down on people like a ton of bricks, they are penalised with penalties and savage interest, and many people are put out of business if they get into that position. How does Mr. O'Rourke intend to deal with that situation?