Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

They do not want to broaden the base, including income tax. Sinn Féin and other socialists should not be hypocritical. In opposing the local property tax they are leading unfortunate low-paid individuals and unfortunate persons on social welfare payments into penalties and fines through advocating non-compliance with the law and non-payment of a tax. Meanwhile, on their salaries, they will have the local property tax deducted at source. They have the luxury of not having to worry about that which ordinary folk do not have. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald has taken the responsible approach in telling people to comply with the law and not to be hypocritical.

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