Seanad debates

Thursday, 30 May 2013

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Second Stage

 

11:30 am

Photo of David CullinaneDavid Cullinane (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

When the Labour Party was in opposition it talked about eliminating waste in the system, but it has not done so. With a third rate of tax at 48% on incomes of over €100,000, a wealth tax and the standardisation of all tax reliefs, there are any amount of options. The problem is that the Minister is not prepared to listen, which shows the Government's arrogance. It has contempt for ordinary working people and its members know it. Come the next general election-----

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