Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)

There has been some questioning from the other side of the House of my party's attitude to the household charge, with calls for us to get off the fence and state our position unequivocally. Let me clear up any confusion by making that position absolutely clear. We have opposed the charge from the very outset and voted against the legislation at every Stage in this House and in the Seanad. Our party comprises the largest body of elected Deputies and Senators who are opposed to the charge.

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