Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The letters sent out by the Revenue Commissioners are drafted and prepared by the Revenue Commissioners, which are completely independent of Government. Everyone was aware that when the property tax was introduced this year it was introduced for a half year and would apply for the full year in 2014.

Many decided to pay the property tax in 2013 by way of direct debit or a lump sum. The letters sent from the Revenue Commissioners to property owners were only sent to those who did not have a direct debit system in place. All that is required of anybody who received the letter-----

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