Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)

It includes large numbers who are accurately described as being the "working poor". These are people who are working in minimum waged jobs and are really struggling to keep their heads above water. It includes the many thousands of people who are dependent on welfare who are just about getting by. It is outrageous to say to these people that somehow it is their fault the economy is in a mess and they must pay while at the same time we continue to see significant numbers of people getting away with paying little or no tax.

Is the Minister, Deputy Gormley, proud that the Government of which he is part, has done nothing to tackle the problem of tax exiles? Is he proud that nothing has been done-----

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