Big names and small firms say there is no threat to tax rates

THE Irish people have the absolute right at all times to be reassured on any political points included in any provisions of the Lisbon Treaty.

One of the issues raised during this referendum campaign has been whether or not the EU will receive any new powers so that it can change Ireland’s corporation tax rate.

Those who have stated publicly that the EU has no power to change our tax rates, and who have all stated that each country in Europe has a veto over any taxation rate changes, include the following: