Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It would be based on the ability to pay, which the Minister's proposal is not. It would target businesses which can afford to pay some workers €100,000 or sums in excess of that. At 10.5%, the standard employer PRSI rate is very low by international standards. Our proposal is in line with international standards and takes account of employers' ability to pay.

Many businesses are struggling but some are not. There is an alternative to proceeding with the Minister's proposals.

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