dvpower wrote: » It looks like they're trying to compile a database of some kind by asking people to register. Sure that's a mad idea. :pac:
bgrizzley wrote: » looks like a good idea. But i'd just like to advise people there is no need to put your real name into the namefield.(its a lot of info along with your electoral district and the questions on the survey form).
dxhound2005 wrote: » What about their idea of increasing the top rate of income tax by 2.5%. And using the simplistic reasoning that this would provide extra funding for local services. Even when we had income tax with 3 bands of 35,48 and 60% local services were underfunded leading to the privatisation of waste collection. I would forsee demands from Health, Education and Social Welfare getting priority for any extra funds. Property Tax is the tried and tested model all round the world which produces long term sustainable income not subject to the vagaries of things like housing bubbles.http://naapt.weebly.com/our-demands.html
pitkan wrote: » http://www.broadsheet.ie/2012/12/12/notes-from-a-scandal/
Hijpo wrote: » With the rate of privatisation in this country the only public services left for the government to provide will be some education a little bit of medical. What will we be paying for then?
Am Chile wrote: » New anti property tax group have being set up-please check their website folks.http://naapt.weebly.com/index.html
View wrote: » What privatization? When was it done?
NEW powers to be given to the Revenue Commissioners to enter people's homes to assess them for the property tax may face a Constitutional challenge, a leading law expert has warned. The Local Property Tax Bill 2012 will allow tax officials to go on to land and enter properties without a search warrant. The bill will give Revenue the power to "enter on land and inspect the relevant residential property" to assess its value. "The section obliges the person occupying the property to allow the authorised person inspect the property at all reasonable times. The Revenue Commissioners may provide the authorised person with information that is necessary to value the property," the legislation says. But barrister James McDermott, who also lectures at UCD, said this provision may end up being challenged in the Supreme Court. He said it appeared to be in conflict with article 40 of the Constitution, which states: "The dwelling of every citizen is inviolable and shall not be forcibly entered save in accordance with law." Wages Mr McDermott said this meant that homeowners had protections from having their home forcibly entered by anyone
Am Chile wrote: » A few days ago we all seen in the Irish Independent--the revenue would have powers to enter peoples privately own homes to access and record its value
Le_Dieux wrote: » Lying scumbags!!! No other word to describe their lies!!!
Ghandee wrote: » I'll tell you what frightens me. The sheep in this country would prob pass this in a referendum:eek:
Hijpo wrote: » Careful now, i heard on the radio a lady TD was told to retract her words when she called either kenny of gilmore a liar (i think) and was told that other words can be used lol this is complete ****ology of the highest order, you can call him a liar but you cant use the word liar, maybe ****bag would suffice?
Ghandee wrote: » After reading about, and listening to Endas fine debating skills with Gerry Adams in the Dail,the next time someone calls him a liar, I'm fully expecting him to reply with something like; 'I know you are but what am I?'
TANAISTE Eamon Gilmore has been dealt a fresh blow this afternoon as Labour Party chairman Colm Keaveney voted against controversial social welfare cuts - and joined the Independent benches in the Dail. Mr Keaveney is the fifth TD to leave the Labour parliamentary party since Mr Gilmore led them into coalition with Fine Gael after last year's general election. However, Mr Keaveney is vowing to remain on as party chairman, having been elected by rank-and-file Labour members at party conference earlier this year. He will remain a member of the wider Labour party and is likely to become an even bigger thorn in the leadership's side. He promised "to fight tooth and nail" to hold onto his chairmanship. Mr Keaveney said he made his surprise decision with a "very heavy heart".
Ghandee wrote: » I see Colm Keaveney has joined the independents bench now. Worrying times for Labour? I think Keaveney knows what he's at with this move..... V Careful not to bite the hand that feeds him;) VB will be interesting tonight.
CONSTITUENCY REFORM: With just eight constituencies untouched by changes to seats or boundaries by the Constituency Commission report published yesterday, TDs from all parties are concerned about keeping their seats in the next general election. 2. Colm Keaveney (Lab) Galway East Galway East loses a chunk of its territory and some 20,500 voters to neighbouring Roscommon- Galway. The move from four to three seats creates volatility in the constituency. Tuam-based Colm Keaveney of Labour and Paul Connaughton jnr of Fine Gael, whose heartland is transferred, will feel dispirited.The Connaughton brand remains strong in the area, however. Ciarán Cannon may find being a junior minister a disadvantage when the votes are counted and may have his work cut out for him.[URL="http://"][/url]
Am Chile wrote: » A few days ago we all seen in the Irish Independent--the revenue would have powers to enter peoples privately own homes to access and record its value--today in the Irish Independent. Expect some Constitutional challenges on this in the new year.http://www.independent.ie/national-news/revenue-home-checks-at-odds-with-constitution-3324952.html
Chucky the tree wrote: » He was the first Labour candidate ever voted into the Galway east consituency I think. He knows he has no chance under their banner next time so he's jumping. Doubt he has any chance as an independent anyway.
robbie7730 wrote: » Whats next, required to send them a front door key?
Coalition TDs have said the property tax is unfair and anti-urban, with Fine Gael politicians saying the planned levy was a danger to social cohesion and could lead to revolt. Dublin South East TD Eoghan Murphy said the introduction of the tax was wrong and a “danger to social cohesion Fine Gael’s Olivia Mitchell deemed the property tax “a gross injustice” to people in Dublin. She warned that a homeowner in south Dublin would pay five times the amount of tax compared to someone in Donegal, even though services in the area cost the same. “This is quite simply unconscionable and people will not accept it,” said Ms Mitchell.
Am Chile wrote: » Yesterday in the dail some in fine gael and labour had some words to say about the planned property tax--its good to see some of them recognize implementing property taxes may bring consequences.http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/coalition-tds-attack-unfair-tax-on-property-217085.html
