Coalition low-tax pledges denounced as ‘auction politics’

Fine Gael and Labour have been accused of taking part in “auction politics of the worst kind” after both parties promised to cut taxes if re-elected as a new opinion poll showed growing support for the coalition.

The opposition rounded on the Government parties after the commitments were made by Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Tánaiste Joan Burton at the weekend.

Mr Kenny said he will cut household tax bills if returned to government in order to bring them into line with “lower tax” nations like the US and Canada.