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05/05/2011
Taoiseach Addresses Corporate Rate
The Taoiseach has said he would push for a lower interest rate for Ireland's EU/IMF bailout, but that higher corporate taxes would not be part of any deal.
During a visit to New York, to encourage American investment in the Ireland, Enda Kenny added that a deal had been mapped out to lower the nearly 6% interest rate. He further explained that the details would be clear when Portugal finalised a bailout package.
Mr Kenny also confirmed that the country's 12.5% tax rate was set in stone.
While in New York, the Taoiseach paid a visit to Ground Zero, and will later attend a series of meetings on Wall Street.
(BMcN/KMcA)
During a visit to New York, to encourage American investment in the Ireland, Enda Kenny added that a deal had been mapped out to lower the nearly 6% interest rate. He further explained that the details would be clear when Portugal finalised a bailout package.
Mr Kenny also confirmed that the country's 12.5% tax rate was set in stone.
While in New York, the Taoiseach paid a visit to Ground Zero, and will later attend a series of meetings on Wall Street.
(BMcN/KMcA)
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