Travel tax on emigrants

Summary

Sheehan asked the Minister to waive the £5 travel tax for emigrants, arguing that it had raised over £25 million. The Chair ruled this a separate question.

P. J. Sheehan Mr. Sheehan Fine Gael

In view of the huge number of people emigrating each year, will the Minister now consider waiving the £5 Government travel tax on all emigrants?

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

That is a separate question. I am calling on Deputy McDowell.

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P. J. Sheehan Mr. Sheehan Fine Gael

Since this party left office that tax has brought in over £25 million in taxation. The more people who leave the more tax the Government get.

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