Joe Sherlock
Question:51 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers expected to be paying tax at the higher rate in 2004; the percentage of taxpayers this represents; the equivalent figures for 2003 and each of the previous three years; his views on whether it is desirable that such a high proportion of taxpayers should be paying at the higher rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30109/03]