Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 99: To ask the Minister for Finance if it is his intention to reduce VAT or other taxes with a view to competing with other immediate jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12741/09]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware, taxes are considered in the context of a Budget process. In regard to the forthcoming Supplementary Budget, it is the usual practice for the Minister for Finance not to speculate in advance of a Budget on what it will contain and I do not propose to deviate from that practice.