John Lahart (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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If we were to index link State pensions, is there an argument for connecting the taxation system generally in an indexed way for ordinary salaries pre-pension runs? I may not have articulated that well. If we were to index State pensions to the average industrial wage, or whatever else is connected to that, in the economy, is there an argument for indexing taxes for the ordinary individual pre-retirement to wage increases, etc? Do the witnesses understand the connection I am trying to make? I have probably not put that in great words. Thankfully, I note Dr. Doorley is nodding. She might be able to put that into proper English?