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

I am answering the Deputy's question. With regard to any decision I make in respect of a merger of the two, it is only fair to say that as we move towards the October period my key concern is how I protect the future tax take. It is understandable that I would say that.

Regarding what the Taoiseach has said about our ability to cut taxes in the future-----