Collins resists demands for his resignation
Mr Collins said he regretted that the issue of his tax liability arose, but insisted it predated last year’s general election.
In a statement issued yesterday he said: “I can confirm I have discharged my liabilities to the Revenue Commissioners. I deeply regret the fact that this issue arose in respect of a liability that predated my membership of the Oireachtas. I fully accept the decision of the Revenue Commissioners in this matter regarding the assessment of liability.