Seanad debates
Wednesday, 26 March 2003
Finance Bill 2003 [ Certified Money Bill ] : Committee and Remaining Stages.
There are many ways in which we can ensure that everyone makes a small contribution to the PRSI system. I do not want to commit myself to it now because it depends very much on economic circumstances. The Senator will know that I regarded reform of the PRSI system as an integral part of reform of the taxation system and I had intended, probably in the budget which has gone through, if circumstances had permitted, that it would be my final goal over a budget or two to reform the PRSI and levy system which is badly in need of reform. Due to economic circumstances the budgetary situation did not allow me to make any significant changes.
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