Mary White (Fianna Fail)

Everyone changes one's mind and no matter how clever one is, there is nothing wrong with doing so. When I read about these people I wonder what is wrong with the country that, having made such riches, they want to leave. Why cannot they live here? Why are they so greedy that they are not prepared to pay taxes? I would hate to leave my country to live in Spain or elsewhere. I cannot understand the state of mind of someone who would do this for tax purposes. It is blatant greed and sets a bad example.

I do not think the Minister should say that he will not change this. He might consider it. Were we to collect more taxes from such people we would be able to help the small section of our society that is disadvantaged. Only about 4% of the population is not doing well. I think of Travellers and dysfunctional people who cannot work. The money raised under this could be used to help them.