Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

The main effect is that the people are more confused than ever. Equally, the Government's negotiating position is unclear on the proposal for a common consolidated corporate tax base, CCCTB. The Taoiseach stated last week that the proposal was off the table, but we are now hearing reports that the Minister for Finance is in constructive negotiations with the German Government on the issue of corporation tax and the proposal for a CCCTB. Will the Taoiseach clarify the corporation tax and CCCTB measures the Minister is negotiating with the German authorities?

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