Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Yes, but this point must be made. The Minister is a reasonable and fair man. My point is sound and solid. The houses in question are not being exempted because they are not located in Dublin, Cork or Limerick. It is unfair. Someone's family member might have died because of radon - I have experience of this - yet that person is now being asked to pay a property tax. Such people can only continue living in their homes because they pay a fee every year to ensure that the radon remains suppressed. The average seems to be between €150 and €350. Tonight, they are being told that they must pay a tax. It is unfair.

I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to contribute. I wish to discuss this matter at another point and I will not take up other Deputies' time.

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