Wealthy ‘should pay more tax’

THE wealthiest in Irish society should pay more tax so that the poor can be protected, according to Social Justice Ireland which releases its policy briefing on Budget Choices today.

Social Justice Ireland (SJI) spokesman Fr Sean Healy said: “Ireland is at a critical moment in itsdevelopment and Government decisions in budget 2010 will have a huge impact on the future.

“While Ireland should remain a low-tax economy, Irish society cannot expect to have efficient European style public services unless we collect sufficient taxation,” he added.