Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent)

I will oppose this section. Many of the measures that have been introduced in recent times are far from fair. The people have had just about enough. This is their first opportunity to have a say on the matter. They cannot do anything about many of the welfare cuts that have been introduced or about the VAT increase, which will have its biggest impact on the less well-off. On this occasion people can choose whether to register and pay or can choose not to do so. We had a meeting in Wexford on Monday and many people there were very angry. They do not believe this measure is fair and they have had enough. I will encourage people not to pay.

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