David Cullinane (Sinn Fein)

The amendment concerns the €50 registration charge. A previous speaker said €50 is a small amount but that is a large sum for many people who are struggling. This amount may not be a lot of money to some Senators who had or still have well paid jobs outside the House. Many people do not have well paid jobs. The Government is looking for many €50s and it wants to cut child benefit by €10.

Many people are concerned about the impending water charges, property tax and other charges. The €50 registration fee must be seen in the context of all the other charges.