Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)

I raise these issues because they are important in the context of the broader debate on the economic crisis. I completely oppose the introduction of a pension levy on public sector workers whom I fully support.

Figures show that 165,000 people from a population of more than 4 million pay more than half of income tax. We must focus on reducing waste and bureaucracy rather than cutting essential services.

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