Dáil debates

Thursday, 14 February 2019

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions

Tax Code

11:30 am

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

We did try to find alternative ways of doing this last year. We engaged with the sector and we worked in last year's tax strategy group process but I recall the debate we had in the House about this on the Finance Bill and I said that we would look to see if an alternative and credible way was to be found of doing this. As the Deputy might appreciate, I am surrounded by sectors who are always claiming that they have different ways of raising even larger amounts than any change that we make in any budget or Finance Bill. They will always make the case that there is a better way of raising more money that is less harmful to them. I said in the debate on the Finance Bill that we would consider another proposal. I have acknowledged the work under way on this but I will see where that stands and get an update on it from the Department.

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