Martin’s brother yet to pay €100 charge

A city council brother of Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin, who had refused to pay the household tax, says he is prepared to pay up if it means that certain community grants will not be cut.

Cllr Seán Martin, who represents Cork City’s south central ward, said he is still “morally opposed” to the controversial €100 tax.

“I am still morally opposed to the present structure but it is the law of the land and I feel honour bound to pay it if it means that community grants and sporting grants are not cut,” Mr Martin said last night.