Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare

Foundations for the Future: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare was launched by the Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe on Wednesday 14th September 2022.

The Commission, chaired by Professor Niamh Moloney, was established in April 2021 on foot of a commitment in the Programme for Government.

The Commission was asked to review how best the taxation and welfare system can support economic activity and income redistribution, whilst promoting increased employment and prosperity in a resilient, inclusive and sustainable way and ensuring that there are sufficient resources available to meet the costs of public services and supports in the medium and longer term.

In addressing its broad Terms of Reference, the Commission adopted a long-term and strategic approach to its work and has produced a comprehensive and detailed report setting out a range of recommendations. The report outlines the Commission’s views on how best the taxation and welfare systems may be refined over time to ensure their sustainability over the long-term and to support the State in meeting the needs of citizens into the future.