Budget 2014

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 October 2013

Thursday, 3 October 2013

Questions (64)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

64. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Finance if he is considering progressive tax measures such as wealth taxes, higher taxes on top earners or increasing the corporation tax rate as an alternative to measures that would impact further on low and middle income earners and public services in his framing of budget 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41476/13]

Written answers

Minister for Finance

It is standard practice for the Minister for Finance to review all tax expenditures and reliefs in the run up to annual Budget. However the Deputy will be aware that it is not the practice of the Minister for Finance to discuss the details of measures which may be under consideration as part of the Budget and Finance Bill.