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

I would love to be able to point out whether this is a matter Sinn Féin considered in its alternative budget but I cannot because it is not available. I did evaluate it, however. In evaluating and consulting with my officials on it, the view I have reached is that a change to it at this point could limit the ability of our capital markets to operate. Those capital markets are important for providing funding and investment to companies based in Ireland. I did give consideration to it. I have decided that at this point, more risks could be associated with this change than benefits. I will not be bringing forward a Committee Stage amendment in that regard. The Department of Finance will continue to monitor this matter, however.

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