Atlantic Dawn wrote: » The taxes are so high to pay for the entitled few.
Noddy Nangle wrote: » I got a pay rise last month of 2000 but after tax I end up getting a net 960. I also get a Christmas bonus from my employer of 1000 but I will only get 460 net often tax. As we live in the country we have two cars but both are pre 2008 so it costs me a 1000 in tax per year. Yet I am entitled to absolutely nothing from our government. I have to pay 60 every time I want to see a doctor and queue up behind the genuine and not so genuine people who have medical cards. I watch as all those people who are on the dole yet still manage to have a 50" lcd tv and jet off on a big holiday every year. You wonder how they do it. I also watch as TDs claim expenses for travelling to work in the Dail yet I have try tax, insure, fuel, pay for and upkeep two cars that are essential for us to go to work but we can't claim expenses off our tax bill for it. Why ? Why is it that I seem to work my boll*x off but yet I have nothing. The middle working class pay too much tax and being honest a political party needs to be formed to look after our needs and not the needs of the many wasters in this country. A Donald Trump like figure if you like ( maybe Michael O Leary). Imagine a country where if you work hard you get rewarded and live a decent lifestyle where you might even have a few quid in your pocket.
Kristopherus wrote: You got a PAY RISE of €24K a year and you're unhappy . Do you realise that that there are thousands and thousands of employees working for €24000 and all you can do is complain .
Kristopherus wrote: » You got a PAY RISE of €24K a year and you're unhappy:(. Do you realise that that there are thousands and thousands of employees working for €24000 and all you can do is complain:rolleyes:.
The O.P wrote: I have to pay 60 every time I want to see a doctor and queue up behind the genuine and not so genuine people who have medical cards.
L1011 wrote: » The bulk pays for welfare, health amd education.
Noddy Nangle wrote: Why is it that I seem to work my boll*x off but yet I have nothing. The middle working class pay too much tax and being honest a political party needs to be formed to look after our needs and not the needs of the many wasters in this country. A Donald Trump like figure if you like ( maybe Michael O Leary). Imagine a country where if you work hard you get rewarded and live a decent lifestyle where you might even have a few quid in your pocket.
Wheeliebin30 wrote: » They are laughing at us idiots working to fund their lifestyle.
tayto lover wrote: » Lost faith in politicians years ago. The straw that broke the camels back was the day they put a tax on my home. The home that I bought and struggled to pay a mortgage on for years.
Wheeliebin30 wrote: » What annoys me is the lack of appreciation for the people paying their taxes and seeing it go to a certain section. All we hear is how the vulnerable aren't looked after in society etc etc. This is one of the most generous welfare countries in the world but all we hear is these people wanting more and more. They are laughing at us idiots working to fund their lifestyle. Whoever shouts the loudest gets the most. You get nothing for been honest and hardworking in this country.
Avatar MIA wrote: » There's always the option of stopping being and idiot, go on the dole and laugh all day at the working saps.
Wheeliebin30 wrote: » I ask what I can do for my country
Avatar MIA wrote: » Great, your country asks you to pay your taxes.
Wheeliebin30 wrote: » It does and I do. Doesn't mean I have to be happy how they are spent.
Avatar MIA wrote: » So, it's not a case of what can I do for my country. It's more, What I'd like my country to ask of me.
Wheeliebin30 wrote: » No I like paying taxes when it goes to causes I think are worth it.
Professor Moriarty wrote: » If you're unhappy about how your taxes are spent then vote accordingly. If you're still unhappy, get yourself elected. If that doesn't work, emigrate.
Wheeliebin30 wrote: » I'm sorry I thought this was a discussion site where people give different opinions. I didn't realise if I'm not happy I should be quite or just emigrate.
ms1968 wrote: » Not to mention that other great institution.....free legal aid.....60 odd million paid out every year defending people who are mainly unemployed but still go out and get bladdered and cause mayhem in every town and village the length and breath of the country and then saunter into the local court and announce they're "entitled" to a solicitor that the tax payer pays for.....what a great little country we are !!!! No chance of that ever changing.....too many vested interests.......and votes......
Paddy Porter wrote: » Nice little earner for the legal eagles so no chance of that gravy train being stopped. My eyes were opened when some dude asked for his trial to be re-arranged so he could attend the McGregor fight in Vegas.! Thankfully the normally dozy lordship copped that this was a bit over the top and found out the guy was on free legal aid. Vested interests is very true !
