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- Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2013)
John Kelly: I support Senator Barrett and other Senators on the rate of corporation tax that applies in this country. Most countries in Europe and throughout the world are laughing at us for having a rate of 12.5% but it is outrageous to realise that some companies are paying only 2%.
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2013)
Aideen Hayden: .... According to reports, Apple Sales International only paid an effective tax rate in Ireland of 0.05%, which is incredibly low. In terms of the extent of Government debt, the same considerations apply in Ireland as apply in the US. As such, a wider debate on the issue of tax policy would be worthwhile, in particular European tax policy in light of the fact that it is evolving. I concur...
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2013)
Deirdre Clune: ...tax rate is 12.5%. This is the message we should get out there clearly. Individuals and companies are taxed on income and it depends on what the amount of income is. Corporation tax is applied to a certain amount of income. There may be intellectual property based overseas, and this is a different issue for different companies. The House should send the clear message that there are no...
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2013)
Martin Conway: ...of thing. As a company, Apple has been ground-breaking in what it has achieved in the advancement of technology internationally. I am concerned by any proposal or suggestion that a 2% tax rate applies to Apple that is not applicable to other companies. Irrespective of job creation and while acknowledging anybody who creates jobs, one cannot have a have a tax system that is not a level...
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2013)
Ivana Bacik: ...'s allowance which disadvantage recipients. The new scheme is extremely welcome. It will exempt lone parents from the full rigours of the requirements to be available for full-time work which apply to those seeking jobseeker's allowance but will allow lone parents access activation plans for return to education, upskilling and training. It recognises that many lone parents are not in a...