Taoiseach promises further tax cuts, if returned to power

The Taoiseach is vowing further tax cuts if Fine Gael is returned to power after the general election.

It is reported he wants Irish rates to be comparable to the US.

Enda Kenny has already commited to phase out the Universal Social Charge.

Now his plan to bring our income tax bands in line with America could see those on higher incomes with much greater take home pay.

The ESRI has already warned against tax cuts and splurging on spending.

And Fine Gael's current coalition partner Labour wants higher earners to pay more.