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Should middle income workers pay less tax?

Andrea was joined by Karina Doorley, Senior Research Officer at the ESRI and listeners on Lunchtime Live...

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14.46 24 Mar 2022


Should middle income workers pay less tax?


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14.46 24 Mar 2022


The Government is considering a new tax rate to ease pressure on middle-income earners as the cost of living continues to rise.  

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said a new rate of 30% is being examined by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue to see if it is possible. 

Would you welcome a new lower tax rate for middle income earners?

Andrea was joined by Karina Doorley, Senior Research Officer at the ESRI and listeners on Lunchtime Live...

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