Séamus Healy (Tipperary South, Workers and Unemployed Action Group)

The Minister referred to those domiciled elsewhere. Surely it is time Irish taxation should be on the basis of citizenship, as it is in the United States, which is where United States citizens in Ireland are paying tax. The Minister's former colleague and former Minister, Mr. Richie Ryan, introduced an asset tax in this country. Does the Minister not believe very wealthy people should show a bit of patriotism in the situation in which we now find ourselves?

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