John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail)

Certainly. It included hand-written notes. I know some Members do not believe it. The point I wish to make is not related to the fact that I have a transcript of last night's debate. The point is that even when one combines income tax and all indirect taxes, Ireland is one of the lowest tax regimes in Europe. This is a fact whether Members like it or not. Opposition Members can claim somebody in the press office wrote this speech for me. However, I ask Members to do the sums and they will reach the same conclusion that Ireland is a low tax regime. They may not want to admit that is the case.

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