Tax Default: FG forced to admit hikes will form bigger part of plan

FINE Gael has been forced to admit that tax hikes will form a bigger part of its deficit reduction plan than previously claimed.

The admission came as a poll showed the party firmly on course to lead the next government.

Launching its “five-point plan to get Ireland working”, Fine Gael pledged it would not raise income tax on workers or corporation tax on businesses if returned to power.