A good tax system is fair – it taxes those who can afford it most and asks for less from those who cannot afford it. In this State, the tax system has been undermined as a result of changes introduced by successive governments leaving us in a position where the tax-take is insufficient to fund basic public services. Fianna Fáil has steadily reduced direct taxation (income taxes) on the better-off while increasing flat taxes (VAT and rates), which is regressive and impacts most on ordinary people.
a broad/general statement on economic goals without specifics