Sir, - The waffle regarding tax evasion continues: 20 years ago 250,000 citizens protested against the system. A commission on taxation was set up; needless to say, nothing of substance happened.
As long as the State insists on taking 50 per cent of my income, then imposing VAT, Excise Duty, Motor Vehicle Registration Tax, Water Rates, Rubbish Collection Tax, Capital Gains Tax, DIRT Tax, evasion will continue.
The solution is relatively simple: the monster created by "Big Brother" needs to be dismantled. Reduce taxation to an acceptable level and you reduce tax evasion. Until then, long may it continue. - Yours, etc.,
Colm McGlynn, Carnamoyle, Muff, Co Donegal.