Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

We need to look realistically at this scheme to determine whether we are getting value for money for the tax foregone.

The Minister did not answer my question about Brexit. Is this being done to add an extra gloss to our effort in the context of Brexit? If so, are we clear what kinds of companies we are trying to attract? We may want some operators and not others. I am asking the Minister to ensure there is discrimination in terms of the quality of people and companies we are trying to attract to Ireland. We want sustainable, decent and well-paid jobs. We also want executives to be well paid but we do not want them to be paid ridiculous sums that result in inequality becoming much sharper.

Will the Minister answer my question on avoidance? Can a person leave the country and become non-resident for a year or two, before returning and claiming the higher relief? I understand that is possible.

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