Barry Cowen
Question:98 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when the commission on taxation and social welfare will be established. [15464/11]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 June 2011
98 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when the commission on taxation and social welfare will be established. [15464/11]
View answerCreating jobs and tackling poverty are two of the key challenges that we face. It is essential that our tax and social protection systems play their part in addressing these problems and to ensure that work is worthwhile. As provided for in the Programme for Government, we will seek to harness expert opinion and experience to consider a number of issues arising out of the operation and interaction of the tax and social welfare systems. I hope to make an announcement in relation to the establishment of an advisory group to do this shortly.