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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 6 Nov 2003

Vol. 573 No. 5

Written Answers. - Tax Code.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

107 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the areas in relation to taxation or economic incentives most likely to have greatest impact in terms of economic benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26004/03]

It is hard to give a definitive ranking as requested by the Deputy. Clearly the 12.5% corporation tax regime is to the fore as is the Government's reductions in tax rates on income and capital which have successfully reduced unemployment and stimulated investment. Other reliefs and incentives have a more sectoral impact and it is difficult to compare one sectoral benefit with another in the overall economic context.

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