Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)

Question 102: To ask the Minister for Finance the number and percentage of income earners who are paying tax at the higher rate and the standard rate for 2005; the comparative figures for each year since 1998; when the Government will honour the commitment given in An Agreed Programme for Government that 80% of all earners will pay tax only at the standard rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33305/05]

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