Simon Harris: “They've changed their mind tonight because they actually understand that your word is your bond and when you sign a…”

International financial services are a major Irish success story. Employment in the sector has grown from around 35,000 when I launched IFS2020 in 2015 to more than 60,000 today.

At present, a single person begins to pay the higher 40% rate of tax at €44,000.

I think there should be a mechanism found here that can move this issue forward.

Capital markets should not feel remote or like something that is only for people with significant wealth or financial expertise.