Economic Policy

People Before Profit rejects the Tax Haven model. The results for ordinary people have been abysmal, with insecurity, inequality and deprivation all too common. People Before Profit have a vision for a socialist and environmentally friendly economy.

Economic Policy

Our economic policy document is designed to end the injustices that have been perpetuated on people during the crisis and put public services on a much firmer footing. The major summary points are here. Download the full policy below.

• Shift economic policy away from Tax Haven Ireland
• Establish state-led banking and construction companies
• State ownership of natural resources and move to green energy
• Close corporate tax loopholes
• Redistribute wealth from the top 5%
• Introduce higher income tax if earning over €100,000 – set a maximum wage
• Introduce a Robin Hood tax on financial speculation
• Abolish austerity taxes, including the USC and Property Taxes
• End Pay Apartheid in the public service and create pay equality
• Develop quality public services – provided as a right