Government refusing to yield on 12.5% corporation tax rate

The Government has renewed its refusal to bow to European pressure to hike corporation tax.

Both the Taoiseach and Tánaiste shot down claims that French president François Hollande could push for Ireland to increase its 12.5% rate.

“Ireland will support a growth agenda, Ireland will support an investment agenda, but clearly there are issues in there with which we don’t agree,” said Enda Kenny.