Derek Nolan (Galway West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The final figure would be nowhere near the €800 million suggested by members of Sinn Féin. Frankly, they have been putting out this proposal because they are unwilling to take tough decisions. If it supported the proposed property tax, the need for which is accepted by every left-wing social democratic party in Europe, at least it would have one unpopular decision on its record. A property tax is a necessary part of funding the coffers of any state because it is reliable, even and can be predicted in advance.

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