Irish Examiner view: No room for complacency with Ireland's corporate tax rate

Ireland has, at 12.5%, one of the lowest corporate tax rates in the world, prompting tech giants to make it their European base

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Eurogroup President and Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe on Saturday, as finance ministers from across the G7 nations meet at Lancaster House in London ahead of the G7 leaders' summit. Picture: Alberto Pezzali/PA

Despite the pandemic, Ireland has maintained its attraction for foreign direct investment. 

However, that should not give rise to complacency, as pressure mounts internationally against our low corporate tax rate.