Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I do not accept the analysis put forward by some organisations which described Ireland as a tax haven. Ireland does not meet any of the criteria as laid down by the OECD to be described as a haven. I have said I will meet Christian Aid to have a discussion with it because while I disagree with it, I am in favour of debate and dialogue. I intend to meet it in the coming week.

On the second question on the exchange of information, we have signed up to the legal framework for the exchange of information between tax authorities on who is paying what in tax and where and a new multilateral body through the auspices of the United Nations. As I said, I do not support it being set up. In the current geopolitical environment trying to set up a new multilateral body or develop the role of the United Nations in this area could prove very challenging. The OECD, with over 110 members, offers the best way of addressing the issue to which the Deputy referred.

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