Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

An effort needs to be made at UN level to highlight the issue of tax justice and to tackle the illicit movement of taxes from particular countries. Did the Government support the inclusion in the review clause of additional sectors, such as telecommunications and construction, that could be included in the directive? While I accept what is being done with regard to oil, gas and mineral reserves, I think similar efforts could be made in other areas. It is interesting that at a recent climate change conference, President Higgins outlined some figures to demonstrate the extent to which multinational companies dominate particular sectors, such as the food sector, in the developing world. There is great scope for action to be taken in this huge area. There is great scope for Ireland, as a well-respected country, to do more to build on what has been done with regard to tax justice.

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