Arthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)

I thank the Minister for her contribution. However, she did not reply to the question, which related to any steps she may have taken to remove the ceiling on PRSI. Is she aware that such a removal would amount to an income stream of €334 million to the social insurance fund, thus offering a substantially greater saving than the €100 million to be gleaned by attacking pensioners over 70 years of age? Would such a move not be preferable to attacking, via the 1% so-called levy, low income workers, including those on the minimum wage? It would be far more equitable to go after those who can afford to pay. If the Minister does not agree, will she explain her reasoning?

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