Simon Harris: “That may not be the prudent thing to do now if the current elevated prices continue. So we need to look at that.”

If not now, when? If Europe fails to or decides not to take this decision, what message does this send to the world?

In a world of global competition, Europe's strength lies in its scale.

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

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…