Sir, – I agree strongly with David McWilliams's column "Taxing the ultra-wealthy makes economic sense" (News Review, October 5th).
And not only the ultra-wealthy. As a fortunate member of the 10 per cent of Irish people who own 58.5 per cent of the wealth, I believe it is right and just that I should pay more tax.
In particular, as we face into the existential emergency of Brexit, and with the Government proposing a €900 million fund to help combat it, I believe this week’s budget is the perfect time to introduce a wealth tax.
To rich Irish people, I would say: think of it as a small act of patriotism, a contribution to our country at a particularly difficult moment. – Yours, etc,
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ANDY
POLLAK,
Rathmines,
Dublin 6.