M’TOWN SAYS NO AS HOUSEHOLD CHARGE DEADLINE LOOMS
As the deadline looms for payment of the controversial household charge (Saturday, March 31) a random straw poll carried out by The Avondhu in Mitchelstown on Wednesday indicates that 88% of locals surveyed will not pay the charge.
“I will do no such thing; I will not pay,” Mitchelstown man William Joseph Caplice told The Avondhu.
“Not a penny will go to them. Every time I buy a packet of fags they are charging me a fortune in tax. They’re also charging me every time I have a drink for myself. There’s no need for it at all.”
Meanwhile, Killeagh native ...
Published:
Friday 30th March 1:09pm