Justice Minister in favour of higher tax rate for convicted drug dealers

Detective Chief Superintendent Michael Gubbins, CAB Chief Bureau Officer, confirmed drug dealers are taxed the same way as everybody else.

When asked by reporters if drug dealers and other criminals should be taxed at a higher tax rate, Ms McEntee said “it wouldn’t be a bad thing”.

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has said she is personally in favour of convicted drug dealers paying a higher rate of tax on income. 

When asked by reporters if drug dealers and other criminals should be taxed at a higher tax rate, Ms McEntee said “it wouldn’t be a bad thing”.