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Should there be a cut in the 52% marginal tax rate?

Justice Minister and Fianna Fáil TD Jim O’Callaghan has called for a cut in the 52% marginal r...

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09.00 11 May 2026


Should there be a cut in the 52% marginal tax rate?


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09.00 11 May 2026


Justice Minister and Fianna Fáil TD Jim O’Callaghan has called for a cut in the 52% marginal rate of tax . Calling the tax rate imprudent, demoralising and contrary to the common good. Claire discusses this further with Barra Roantree is Assistant Professor of Economics at Trinity College and Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire.


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