The Taoiseach has effectively ruled out introducing mooted lower tax rates for emigrants who return to Ireland.
The measure has been dismissed as "bananas" by Fianna Fáil, while Enda Kenny has admitted the plan would be unfair and discriminatory.
Reports yesterday stated that Jobs Minister Mary Mitchell O'Connor was seeking a special tax rate for skilled workers who emigrated abroad in an effort to entice them home.
She wanted them to pay 30 per cent tax if they worked in certain roles and were earning over 75,000 euro.
The proposal was slammed in the Dáil this afternoon by Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin
Enda Kenny's comments have effectively killed off the proposal before it even begins, and comes after it had been criticised by some who'd stayed in Ireland during the recession, and also some who left.
One of those, President of Ógra Fianna Fáil Eoin Neylon said the plan was "preposterous"
The Ballyea man says the focus instead should be on addressing the quality of life at home.
Earlier, Junior Minister Pat Breen suggested an existing program which allows people to come here and avail of a slightly lower tax rate could be extended.
It remains to be seen if that will happen during the budget, though Clare's Fine Gael Senator thinks there is some merit in assisting emigrants to come home.
However, Senator Martin Conway thinks the mooted proposal simply went too far.
