Irish tax on low incomes an example to others

Ireland was one of just four EU countries with tax on low-incomes at under 30%, and was an example for others countries on how tax could be used to help create employment and fight against poverty.

All EU countries were asked to review their tax systems with a view to shifting them away from labour by EU leaders at last week’s summit.

Such a review was timely given the need to foster a job-rich recovery, according to Laszlo Andor, the commissioner for employment, social affairs and inclusion.