The Democratic Left were opposed to Water charges, Water Tax or Water Rates. They wanted to put pressure on other councillors to oppose them too.
Looking at the previous years vote thats shown, some Fine Gael and Fianna Fail voted against the charges.
The Government were seen to be bringing in these extra taxes whilst at the same time having the Tax Amnesty.
“In 1985 the Councils in Dublin, following the election of councillors such as The Democratic Lefts Eamon Gilmore…….” took a bit of phrasing considering Gilmore was elected for The Workers Party.
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[…] From 1995, The Democratic Left’s Eamon Gilmore, Denis O’Callaghan and Colm Breathnach ask “How many councillors does it take to turn off Water Tax?”. […]
[…] “How many Councillors does it take to turn off The Water Tax?”-Democratic Left -1995 * Eithne Fitzgerald -Labour – 1989 Dublin South * Pat Doherty, Dermot Guy, Caoimhghin O Caolain […]
What you need people is a large demonstration, tell them out loud you not happy.
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