Joe Higgins (Dublin West, Socialist Party)

Is the Taoiseach aware that if a charge is made under one heading or three, the effect on living standards will be same? Is he aware that there will be mass opposition to the imposition of these new burdens? Is he aware that taxpayers are openly saying they cannot afford new charges on water and that, therefore, it will be a question of "cannot pay, will not pay"? It will be a case of people power and there will be a campaign in opposition to this proposal.

How will the Taoiseach deal with the growing anger in society in response to people being made scapegoats at his behest to salvage the big European bankers? He refused to take the field at the Connacht final last Sunday because he was too ashamed to face the people of County Roscommon whom he betrayed with his false promises. How will he react next year when he faces major opposition in every city and town he visits-----

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