Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 88: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the suggestion that the higher rate of tax should be reduced from 42% to 40%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19296/06]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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A reduction in the higher rate of tax is one of a number of ways in which the level of personal taxation may be reduced. The question of such a reduction is a matter for consideration in the context of the annual Budget.