Simon Harris: “There was significant merit in examining a windfall tax on energy companies.”

This is about getting this right

There aren't carve-outs here. There are clear criteria, timelines and transition periods, and that again is part of the art of compromise.

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…

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