Kenny firm on tax policy

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has warned German Chancellor Angela Merkel that Ireland will not budge on its controversially low corporation tax.

Mon, 14 Feb, 2011 - 17:38

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has warned German Chancellor Angela Merkel that Ireland will not budge on its controversially low corporation tax.

Mr Kenny stressed the importance of the 12.5% rate during talks with the top EU politician in Berlin, which his political opponents dismissed as a photo opportunity.

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