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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 26 Jan 1994

Vol. 437 No. 6

Written Answers. - White Paper Proposal.

John Bruton

Question:

178 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Finance his views on the proposal contained in the White Paper of the Commission of the European Communities on Growth, Competitiveness and Employment to the effect that there should be a reduction in the relative cost of labour with respect to other productive factors by reducing the employer's social security contributions and increasing revenue through other means so as to reduce labour costs while maintaining social protection of workers.

The publication by the European Commission of the White Paper on Growth, Competitiveness and Employment is a welcome indication of the priority being given to these issues by the European Union.

These questions are also central to the formulation of Irish economic, social and fiscal policies which will be addressed in my budget later today.

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