The Tax Take

A recent debate at Dublin Castle shows why good tax policy really does matter

Some of the most senior tax policymakers met in Dublin Castle recently Pic: RollingNews.ie

A genuine matter of sovereignty

A world conference, involving some of the most senior tax policymakers from all over the world took place in Dublin Castle a few weeks ago. Some of these policymakers had little new to say, while others had clearly dispensed with their scripts from previous years. All were forecasting a brave new world which will clamp down on the tax machinations of multinationals.

At times, some of the presentations ...