Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Senator for raising the issue. Unfortunately, I will not be accepting the amendment. The PRSI rate increases for the next years are set out in the Bill and they are evenly spread among employees, employers and the self-employed. I am satisfied that they achieve a fair balance between addressing the long-term sustainability of the Social Insurance Fund without unduly impinging on the incomes of workers and the cost of doing business in Ireland.