Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In February, Deputy McDonald asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform what the outcome would be if everybody's income was capped at €100,000, including those in local authorities and State agencies. The estimated net savings would be less than €110 million, which would give a marginal tax rate for a public servant on €100,000 per annum, or higher, of at least 62.5%.

Last night, Deputy McDonald was asked what her alternatives were and she said she would put on her thinking cap and that a 48% tax would bring in €300 million.

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