Tax Code

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 October 2012

Wednesday, 3 October 2012

Questions (80)

Micheál Martin

Question:

80. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance if he has discussed the suggested 75% top rate of income tax that is being suggested by Francois Hollande in France with him directly, or with Prime Minister Cameron; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36898/12]

Written answers

Minister for Finance

The position is that I have not discussed with President Francois Hollande or Prime Minister Cameron the new 75 per cent income tax rate for top earners that the French Government has announced that it intends to introduce in Budget 2013.