The Government is proposing to introduce a property tax in the forthcoming Budget. The definition of property likely to be used will be limited to people’s homes and is not likely to include assets such as foreign properties, stocks and bonds, land, luxury items such as paintings and vintage cars etc.
The Community Platform (a network [...]

Anne Costello of the Community Platform argues that Progressive tax reform will promote economic activity. It will retain consumer demand, protect jobs and protect low and middle income earners.

The Government is planning to cut €3 billion from public spending in the coming budget. They say there is no alternative. The Community Platform, a network of [...]