IBEC pleased with Lisbon Treaty stance on tax

IBEC today welcomed a definitive statement from the independent Referendum Commission that there are no changes in the Lisbon Treaty with regard to tax.

IBEC Director of EU and International Affairs Brendan Butler said: "The very clear message from the independent Referendum Commission is that the Lisbon Treaty in no way changes the powers of the EU in relation to tax. Over 30 leading business organisations in Ireland have already come out in favour of the Treaty because it actually clarifies the position on tax, and sets out in clearer terms than ever before the powers of the EU in this area. It is time for the issue to be finally laid to rest and for the debate to shift to matters that are actually part of the Treaty.”