Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)

I make common cause with the Taoiseach on this issue. If he has any difficulty in the autumn putting through a budget that gives some relief to people on very low incomes, we will be happy to support him. However, his partners in Government have indicated that they wish to cut the top rate of tax for high earners. I am glad to hear the Taoiseach make a commitment that any improvements in the tax code will benefit people on low incomes.

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