How Can We Charge For Excessive Use Of Water?
6 Mar 2017The proposal to charge for excessive use of water under the Water Services Act, 2007 is not credible.
Fiscal Policy
Here we provide analyses of issues relating to Government revenues and expenditures, debts and deficits.
You can also find relevant facts, figures and updates to keep informed about Ireland’s progress
Highlights
Progressivity Of The Irish Income Tax System
Based on the standard OECD measure, Ireland has the most progressive income tax system (including social insurance contributions) in the EU. Read more.
How Should We Deal With The Deficit In The Social Insurance Fund
The emerging deficit in the Social Insurance Fund does not imply that the only choice is to either increase PRSI contributions or reduce benefits. Read more about why contributions from general taxation should be considered.
Where Does Your Tax Go? (2013)
Find out how every cent of your tax gets allocated by the Government.
Featured theme: Water Policy
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How Should We Pay for Water
14 Dec 2016The Report by the Expert Commission on the Funding of Domestic Public Water Services in Ireland has been submitted on schedule to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services.
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The Future Of Water Charges ?
15 Jun 2016This note sets out the current position in relation to water charges. It also looks at the system of paying for water services in Northern Ireland.
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Irish Water : The Importance Of Staying The Course
26 Nov 2015Irish Water has made significant progress in a short period. Abolishing Irish Water and removing domestic water charges would be a mistake and set back the prospects of having water services fit for a modern economy.
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The New Water Charging Structure
3 Dec 2014This note analyses the new structure of water charges.
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Water Pricing Infographic
17 Nov 2014We’ve contributed a lot to the debate on water pricing in Ireland. Here’s an infographic that sums up our position on the pricing of water in Ireland.
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Domestic Water Use And Charges : Evidence From The USA
12 Nov 2014The rates and structure of Water Charges vary significantly across the U.S.
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Letter from California – Hospitals, Highways and Water
31 Mar 2014California continues to be a world leader in most of what it does and how it does it.
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