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

I thank the Minister for his reply. We know from previous replies that the 10,000 highest earners have astronomical incomes. The figure is approximately €595,000 per individual. Even after the effective tax rate and PRSI are taken into account, they have incomes of in excess of €300,000. These are astronomical figures compared to the average industrial wage or social welfare rates. Is it not fair to ask these individuals to make an additional contribution to the Exchequer? Should they not give up at least another €1 billion in tax and PRSI? They would still be very wealthy, with average incomes of approximately €264,000. Is it not reasonable for these individuals to pay a higher rate of tax on a fair basis?

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