SIPTU call to drop Household Tax welcomed
The call today by the country’s largest union , SIPTU, for a suspension of the Household Tax is very welcome. The National Executive Council of SIPTU passed a unanimous motion calling on the Government to suspend the proposed Household Charge on the basis that it is unfair and regressive : “The Household Charge as currently […]
Hogan’s climbdown reflects growing pressure on home taxes
The concession by the government on the septic tank registration charge is a desperate attempt to stem the growing opposition to household taxes. Momentum is now building against the household tax and, with 95% still not paying, the government faces mass non-registration of the first troika-imposed tax. Huge attendances have taken place around the country […]
Only three per cent have paid household charge
only three per cent have paid household charge Sinn Féin spokesperson on environment, community & local government Brian Stanley TD has today revealed that only three per cent have paid the Household Charge. Deputy Stanley called on the government to scrap the charge. Speaking today in Leinster House, Deputy Stanley said: “In response to a […]
