Dinny McGinley
Ceist:117 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Finance if the objectives for tax policy set out in the 2002 Programme for Government remain the priorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4154/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 7 February 2007
Ceisteanna (35)
Freagraí scríofa
The answer to the Deputy's question is yes.
The Government's approach to tax policy is set out in the Agreed Programme for Government and in recent Budgets and Finance Bills. In addition the Partnership Agreement, Towards 2016, states that the Government is committed to a taxation policy designed to maintain and strengthen the competitive position of the economy, foster improvements in productive capacity, economic and social development, and equity, while maintaining a sound fiscal stance. These commitments underpinned the tax changes which I announced in the Budget and to which the Finance Bill, at present before this House, proposes to give legislative expression.