Simon Harris: “I look forward to substantive and cooperative engagement with MEPs as we move forward on our shared objectives.”

It is something the Government is committed to... It is in the Programme for Government, and Minister (Patrick) O'Donovan will now work with stakeholders to devise a Culture Card in the months ahead.

I am also pleased to confirm that to support small and medium enterprises, and to ease the PRSI impact on employers from an increase in the national minimum wage, the Minister for Social Protection will increase the employer PRSI threshold…

A practical step towards a more integrated, competitive and resilient European economy

I'm increasing the standard rate cut-off point by €2,500 to €46,500, with proportionate increases for married couples and civil partners.