The government is to use the databases of the ESB, the Revenue and the Private Residential Tenancies Board to ensure no one evades payment of the new 100 euro household charge.
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A campaign of opposition to the charge will be launched today. Those who don’t pay it face a fine of up to 2-thousand-500 euro.
A number of TDs have already said they will not pay the new tax which comes into effect in January – Environment Minister Phil Hogan last night described their calls for a boycott as irresponsible.
Campaigners say it’s unfair – as every household is asked to pay the same amount, regardless of income.
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