Kevin Humphreys (Labour) | Oireachtas source

We often see unintentional consequences. Has the Minister examined the possible unintentional consequences of a future claim in respect of K class PRSI? Senator Norris states he is quite happy to take the 4%. Using this as an example, if Senator Norris took a case against the State, saying that he is being disadvantaged and the Minister is resolving the problem for one set of officeholders yet penalising another, is there a danger of an unintentional consequence? There is case law on designing a tax or a payment that only affects one group of citizens. Has the Minister taken advice on it? I am not looking for a 4% increase. I am happy to pay the 4%, but should we be paying the 4% under class K or should it be a levy on a public officeholder?