Lenihan: I won’t put supertax on bankers’ bonuses

THE Government says it has no intention of introducing a “supertax” on bankers’ bonuses similar to that adopted by Britain.

Earlier this month, British exchequer chancellor Alistair Darling announced a 50% tax on bankers’ bonuses over £25,000.

The tax is scheduled to kick in from next April, and will be paid by the banks rather than individual staff.