Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

This is a new development. During statements in the House yesterday on the forthcoming summit, no reference was made to this change in the corporation tax and the CCCTB. This is a significant development, as articulated by Government. The Commission has in the past brought forward proposals in regard to CCCTB and these were resolutely opposed by previous Governments of different hues and colour. We have been told during the past two weeks that Ireland will resolutely oppose any introduction of CCCTB. We are now being told that while the Government is highly sceptical of some aspects of the CCCTB proposal, it will involve itself in discussion and elaboration on the issue. I believe that is a grave mistake.

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