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06/12/2012
Still Over 100,000 Unregistered Septic Tanks
Some 290,000 sceptic tanks owners have so far registered with their local authority, leaving at least 110,000 who have yet to come forward.
Secretary General of the Department of the Environment Geraldine Tallon could not say how many people had registered before the end of September to avail of the reduced fee of €5.
The Dail Public Accounts Committee was also told that 1.1 million people had paid the household charge by November 28.
It is estimated that there are about 1.6 million properties eligible for the charge in the state.
Finance Minister Michael Noonan yesterday announced in the Budget that the charge would be scrapped next year, but would be replaced with a property tax worth 0.18pc on the value of homes up to €1m from the second half of the year.
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Secretary General of the Department of the Environment Geraldine Tallon could not say how many people had registered before the end of September to avail of the reduced fee of €5.
The Dail Public Accounts Committee was also told that 1.1 million people had paid the household charge by November 28.
It is estimated that there are about 1.6 million properties eligible for the charge in the state.
Finance Minister Michael Noonan yesterday announced in the Budget that the charge would be scrapped next year, but would be replaced with a property tax worth 0.18pc on the value of homes up to €1m from the second half of the year.
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30 March 2012
Almost 600,000 Registered For Household Charge
With tomorrow being the household charge deadline the total number of registered households has risen to 589,314. 40,103 properties had registered for the €100 charge since noon yesterday according to the Department of the Environment. Revenue generated from the householders who have paid to date total’s €49.8 million.
Almost 600,000 Registered For Household Charge
With tomorrow being the household charge deadline the total number of registered households has risen to 589,314. 40,103 properties had registered for the €100 charge since noon yesterday according to the Department of the Environment. Revenue generated from the householders who have paid to date total’s €49.8 million.
23 March 2015
Tens Of Thousands Join Anti-Water Charge Protest
Campaign group Right2Water have lead an anti-water charge protest in Dublin. Right2Water, a coalition of community groups, political parties and trade unions, claim that up to 80,000 people joined Saturday's protest. Other reports put the number of attendees between 30,000 and 40,000.
Tens Of Thousands Join Anti-Water Charge Protest
Campaign group Right2Water have lead an anti-water charge protest in Dublin. Right2Water, a coalition of community groups, political parties and trade unions, claim that up to 80,000 people joined Saturday's protest. Other reports put the number of attendees between 30,000 and 40,000.
12 April 2012
Hogan's Car Attacked In Anti-Household Tax Protestor
Household charge protestors attacked environment minister Paul Hogan’s car yesterday as he left a museum opening. Gardai had to hold back almost 150 anti-household charge protestors has they banged on the roof and attempted to surround the vehicle outside Carlow Cathedral.
Hogan's Car Attacked In Anti-Household Tax Protestor
Household charge protestors attacked environment minister Paul Hogan’s car yesterday as he left a museum opening. Gardai had to hold back almost 150 anti-household charge protestors has they banged on the roof and attempted to surround the vehicle outside Carlow Cathedral.
10 March 2015
Sinn Féin Welcome Release Of Anti-Water Charge Protestors
Sinn Féin has welcomed news that the anti-water charge protestors jailed in Portlaoise Prison have been released. Brian Stanley, the party's spokesperson on the environment, welcomed the news, however he said: "The arrest of these protesters was clearly a deliberate act against the anti-water charges movement.
Sinn Féin Welcome Release Of Anti-Water Charge Protestors
Sinn Féin has welcomed news that the anti-water charge protestors jailed in Portlaoise Prison have been released. Brian Stanley, the party's spokesperson on the environment, welcomed the news, however he said: "The arrest of these protesters was clearly a deliberate act against the anti-water charges movement.
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