Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

Everyone knew what the deadline was and if people wanted to pay before the deadline, they would not have any penalties to pay. I will not extend any exemptions for people who have not paid to date. They will continue to pay in line with the legislation that was passed by the Oireachtas in December and in line with what I have said on all occasions, that there would be no more exemptions for people. People knew exactly where they stood on this charge and there will be no change in that.

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