Brian Keegan:The Tax Take

The Revenue must realise that there are more than two types of taxpayer

Michael Murray: There are more than two types of taxpayer, Revenue need to realise this

One of the defining characteristics of a successful product or brand is that it is consistent. The Skechers shoes that you buy in New York are the same as the Skechers shoes that you buy in Cork. A can of Coke bought in Johannesburg should taste the same as a can of one bought in Jonesborough.

Sometimes I find that this consistency is mildly depressing, as it drains away variety and individuality. It ...