Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have made the key points on this. The average level of income that is set aside as per differing levels of income within our economy is reasonably consistent at 3% to 6%. Many of the individuals to whom the Deputy is referring as the 1% play an important role in the generation of income, employment and important public services in our country and who through our progressive tax code pay a large share of the tax revenue that is collected within our State.

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