Kenny rejects tax on financial services

TAOISEACH Enda Kenny has ruled out accepting an EU-backed transaction tax on Irish financial services unless the levy is introduced in Britain and other states.

Kenny rejects tax on financial services

Mr Kenny said people wanted to see a tax for banks but that it was unacceptable that the proposed charge be introduced in Dublin and not in London.

Britain has vetoed an EU fiscal budget agreement which includes plans for the tax.

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