273. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance in view of the growing levels of inequality as highlighted by the think-tank for Action on Social Change in a recent report, if he will acknowledge that the widening gap between the wealthiest and the poorest is a cause for concern and is increasing; if he will intervene and commit to abolishing the temporary universal social charge, which is contributing to these levels of inequality as it currently applies to persons earning modest incomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13146/15]

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273. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance in view of the growing levels of inequality as highlighted by the think-tank for Action on Social Change in a recent report, if he will acknowledge that the widening gap between the wealthiest and the poorest is a cause for concern and is increasing; if he will intervene and commit to abolishing the temporary universal social charge, which is contributing to these levels of inequality as it currently applies to persons earning modest incomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13146/15]

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