Michael D'Arcy (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I would also like to raise a matter relating to property taxes. On 1 July, the Revenue Commissioners will take over the collection of the non-principal private residence tax and arrears relating to it. The previous Government introduced this tax a number of years ago. Initially it was €100 and it was then doubled to €200 annually. If people have not taken the opportunity to pay this, the amount owed, including arrears, is approximately €3,500. On 1 July, the Revenue will have the authority to take that money from their bank accounts, pay and social welfare payments. These people have the opportunity over the next four and a half weeks to arrange a payments schedule with their local authority that meets their requirement to pay this tax. Unlike my Sinn Féin colleagues, I believe all taxes should be paid and not just some.