What they said: Some quotes of the day from a day of savage cuts

“Our income tax system as it stands today is no longer fit for purpose.”

Wed, 08 Dec, 2010 - 00:00

“Our income tax system as it stands today is no longer fit for purpose.”

— Finance Minister Brian Lenihan warns workers

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