The Government has defended the controversial household charge despite the High Court paving the manner for a challenge to the tax.

A judge found grounds for a Fianna Fail councillor to launch a legal battle against the levy as it had not been published in Irish. But that, coupled with the truth that some 85% of householders have still not registered for the levy, has not dissuaded the Government from its mission.

Education minister Ruairi Quinn said imposing both euro a week tax was unavoidable. He said: “This charge is important, it’s portion of where we’re today and it’ll be short-lived.”

The Government hopes to elevate 160 million euro from the levy, for you to go towards funding public services, including libraries, footpaths and parks.

Householders have until March 31 to register and the govt. has warned that people who fail to pay up might be summoned to court.

Latest figures revealed that 15% have thus far signed up for the tax. The minister urged opposition TDs to forestall calling for householders to boycott it.

“i’d urge you to think of your position in terms of incentivising people,” Mr Quinn added. “i’d urge that anyone during this house who has suggested people don’t pay the charge to re-evaluate.”

Sinn Fein TD Jonathan O’Brien told the Dail he had no intention of paying the charge, which he described as unfair and regressive.

He said: “In light of the High Court ruling yesterday, coupled with the overpowering selection of people, including myself, who’re choosing to not register and pay this unjust and unfair tax, would you compromise that it’s now the time to do the best thing and scrap this tax altogether-“

Dublin city councillor Thomas Brabazon claims the legislation is unconstitutional because it is equipped only in English. His lawyers argued that the 2 months’ notice given to householders to pay the charge was an inexpensive time to make the legislation available.