David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I support my colleagues in that I believe there is a strong argument to be made for a Statute of Limitations and also consideration of the ability of people to pay. With regard to the question of clawbacks in respect of overpayments and so on, my guiding source in economic theory is the game of Monopoly. One of the cards one gets when playing Monopoly states: "Congratulations an error has been made in your favour by the income tax; collect €200." It does not say, "Bad luck, old bean. You've received a €200 overpayment; give it back at once", which seems to be the Government's attitude.