Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

They also require clarity in respect of the matter. That is why the Government has been clear about this matter. The deadline is 31 March and the household charge must be paid by that date. I acknowledge that there have been difficulties in respect of the method of payment. If Deputy Martin insists on making this a partisan issue, then there is a simple way to proceed.

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