Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)

Like other Deputies, I am opposed to this legislation. This section contains some of the definitions which, if the Bill is passed, will facilitate the implementation of the regressive tax proposed by the Government. Sinn Féin has outlined an alternative wealth tax that would focus on some of those who have properties worth over €1 million and over €1 million in assets. It would capture much more money than the proposal outlined in this Bill. It would be a progressive tax rather than a regressive one. I will not repeat the arguments I have just made on Second Stage, when I outlined my total opposition to this tax.

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