Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour) | Oireachtas source

He is also well aware that householders are being given various options with regard to method of payment. As he is further aware, over 70% of householders have paid the household charge. I thank them for doing so. When this Parliament decides that a tax should be levied, there is an obligation on everyone to be compliant and pay it. The Revenue Commissioners have developed expertise in the collection of taxes.

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