Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)

People who are receiving mortgage interest supplement, those who live in social housing or on certain unfinished ghost estates and the commercial properties and premises owned by charities will be exempt from the charge. A large number of exemptions have been designed to ensure people who have difficulty meeting their commitments will not have to pay. It is a fair charge as far as we are concerned and it is necessary because of the state of the national finances.

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