Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I will allow this proposal on the basis that we have a comprehensive debate on the overall issue of the international tax regime, the global tax situation and our strategy in responding to the most recent OECD measures and the moves of the G20.

We need to know the direction in which this matter is going and must adopt a cautious approach to it. The Commission has issued an opinion and there is a long road to travel in respect of it. Let us not just accept everything with absolute acquiescence.

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