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11/09/2012
Wallace Claiming 'Leader's Allowance' To Fund Research
Controversial Independent TD Mick Wallace has said the he plans to use the €41,000 a year “leader’s allowance” he has begun claiming to fund research into “different issues that concern the people of Ireland”.
The Irish Times has reported that Mr Wallace has for the first time defended his decision to join other Independent deputies in claiming the allowance, which is untaxed and unvouched. “If I don’t claim it, when all the others do, I am at a disadvantage,” he said last night.
The Wexford TD also indicated on his Facebook page that he has no intention of resigning over his building company’s evasion of €1.4 million in taxes.
“Some people have said I should resign but I have got unbelievable encouragement from the people of Wexford and from all over Ireland to stay,” he said.
“I’m also aware that some sections of the media want me out of politics – surely a good reason to stand and fight for what I believe in.”
In recent months, Mr Wallace has begun claiming the allowance after forgoing it throughout 2011. This followed his decision in June to give up half his €92,000 salary as a TD to offset a tax debt as part of an agreed settlement with the Revenue Commissioners.
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The Irish Times has reported that Mr Wallace has for the first time defended his decision to join other Independent deputies in claiming the allowance, which is untaxed and unvouched. “If I don’t claim it, when all the others do, I am at a disadvantage,” he said last night.
The Wexford TD also indicated on his Facebook page that he has no intention of resigning over his building company’s evasion of €1.4 million in taxes.
“Some people have said I should resign but I have got unbelievable encouragement from the people of Wexford and from all over Ireland to stay,” he said.
“I’m also aware that some sections of the media want me out of politics – surely a good reason to stand and fight for what I believe in.”
In recent months, Mr Wallace has begun claiming the allowance after forgoing it throughout 2011. This followed his decision in June to give up half his €92,000 salary as a TD to offset a tax debt as part of an agreed settlement with the Revenue Commissioners.
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