Q6 A US pharmaceutical company is deciding whether to locate its new European base in Ireland.
Outline how Ireland’s low rate of corporation tax can encourage business activity in Ireland.
Q7 In Budget 2026 the government reduced the VAT rate for the hospitality sector, which includes restaurants and cafes, and it was also reduced for hairdressers.
(i) Outline one benefit of the lower VAT rate for consumers.
(ii) Outline one benefit of the lower VAT rate for Irish hospitality businesses.
Q8 Ireland operates a progressive tax system, where higher earners pay a higher rate of income tax.
Outline how the tax system can be used to make society fairer.
Q9 The government uses taxes to improve people’s health and to protect the environment.
(i) Outline one benefit to society of the sugar tax on sugary drinks.
(ii) The government charges a lower rate of motor tax on electric vehicles. Outline one benefit of this for the environment.