Seanad debates

Wednesday, 19 December 2012

Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage

 

7:25 pm

Photo of Trevor Ó ClochartaighTrevor Ó Clochartaigh (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Some of the most progressive and equal countries in Europe including France, Sweden and Finland, operate a wealth tax and it works. Unlike this proposed family home tax, a wealth tax would be easier to administer and could be collected with regard to people's ability to pay. Members should not be under any illusions. This is a family home tax. It should be opposed and I hope the Senators oppose it.

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