Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Our SMEs and the self-employed are the backbone of our economy. They are trying once again to pay their annual taxes but they are totally frustrated because like yesterday when the system was down, it is down again today and they cannot meet their obligations. We all know 12 November is the annual deadline. It is appalling to think that on two occasions the system was not able to meet demand. Can the Taoiseach give assurances to the House that the deadline will be extended and our SMEs and the self-employed will not face any penalties for late submission?

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