Ruth Coppinger (Dublin West, Socialist Party) | Oireachtas source

Noting the low returns in recent years from relevant contracts tax, RCT, arising from an increase in sub-contracting and self-employment in the construction sector, will the Minister make a statement on what measures the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Finance have taken or will take to ensure that RCTs are not used in a manner that denies workers in the sector the basic rights enjoyed by directly employed construction workers, such as REA rates of pay, sick pay and holiday pay, and also results in a significant loss of tax revenue - USC, PAYE and PRSI - compared to a situation where direct employment prevails in the construction sector?

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