Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:64 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he has had any overtures from his EU colleagues in regard to taxation levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13424/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 April 2005
64 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he has had any overtures from his EU colleagues in regard to taxation levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13424/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe EU Finance and Economic Ministers meet on a monthly basis as the ECOFIN Council. Various taxation dossiers feature on the Council's agenda on a regular basis. However, the question of the appropriate level and mix of taxation that is applied in any member state is a matter for each individual member state to decide on, having regard to its particular circumstances.