Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I will make one last point. The issue of tax and the standard rating is absolutely crucial. It is costing fortunes. We know that it is one of the things the troika asked us to change and is one of the only measures in the memorandum of understanding that was not implemented. We know that it is disproportionate. I also must ask about the gender issue because it has been highlighted. Am I correct in thinking that there is a gender aspect in terms of that tax relief as well? It is largely going to the very highest earners, who are predominantly men.