Shane Ross (Dublin South, Independent)

Deputy Doherty touched on an interesting line of questioning. If the Minister is correct about the effective rate, which he undoubtedly is given that he cited the figures he was given, what is the reaction of his counterparts in France when he tells them we in Ireland regard it as rank hypocrisy that they are demanding a reduction in our rate? Their rate is lower than most others in Europe, including ours. Will he tell them we will listen to what they say but will do what they do by reducing our tax rate to the same effective rate as applies in France? That should keep them happy.

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