Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 22 November 2016

Committee on Budgetary Oversight

Post-Budget Analysis: European Anti Poverty Network

5:00 pm

Photo of Lisa ChambersLisa Chambers (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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I thank the witnesses for the presentation and for the detailed document they provided. Deputy O'Connell touched on the fact that, by international comparisons, Ireland has a low taxation base. What do the witnesses propose? I know they have touched on the USC but am I to take it that they are not in favour of any reduction coming through in the budget? The witnesses spoke about a wealth tax and increasing employers' PRSI but what measures are being proposed that we should consider and potentially implement, specifically with regard to revenue-raising measures?