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Is a tax on the wealthy necessary?

The richest 10 per cent of households in the Republic hold almost half the wealth, according to n...

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06.00 29 Aug 2025


Is a tax on the wealthy necessary?


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06.00 29 Aug 2025


The richest 10 per cent of households in the Republic hold almost half the wealth, according to new figures from the Central Bank.  Given these figures, is a tax on the wealthy necessary? All to discuss with Dr Emma Howard, Economist at Technological University of Dublin. 


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