Dáil debates
Thursday, 28 October 2010
Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed)
11:00 am
Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
In regard to the Labour Party's proposal for a 48% tax rate for higher earners, that would push the top marginal rate to approximately 62%, including levies. The top marginal rate currently is 52%. It has not been so high since 1991-92.
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