Tax | Public Policy, Public Expenditure & GNP

Household Energy Prices in Ireland
— 10 Jan 2018

Household energy prices in Ireland are near the Eurozone average, but are relatively high compared to
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Low Tax Burden On Labour In Ireland
— 29 Nov 2017

The tax wedge on low wage workers in Ireland is the lowest in the EU.
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Ireland Has The Most Progressive Income Tax System In The EU
— 20 Apr 2017

This note examines the latest OECD data on the progressivity of the Irish income tax system in comparison
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Reforms to Boost Growth
— 12 Apr 2017

OECD recommends reform of the tax and welfare system and cutting red tape to boost growth.
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Reducing The Number Of Taxpayers Increases Risks
— 8 Mar 2017

Further narrowing of the tax base will increase risks as approx 1 in 3 individuals are exempt from both
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Older People Pay Much Less Tax Than the Young
— 27 Oct 2016

Old people pay less tax than the young on the same income. The differences are very large particularly
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Environmental And Income Taxes
— 24 Aug 2016

The share of taxes on pollution and resources in Ireland is one third of the EU average. There may be
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#GE16 The Irish Tax System: Some Facts
— 18 Feb 2016

#GE16 – Read The Tax Facts Before You Decide
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Reform Of Universal Social Charge Is Necessary #Budget16
— 13 Oct 2015

The USC should apply equally to all. Reforms are needed to achieve this.
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Does The Tax On Petrol And Diesel Need To Be Reviewed?
— 22 Jul 2015

This note considers the effective tax rates on petrol and diesel in Ireland, and asks whether the taxation
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Are We Paying Enough Tax To Have Good Public Services ?
— 18 Feb 2015

Why Eamon Dunphy is incorrect.
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