The European Union is reported to be trying to force Ireland to agree to a big rise in its rate of corporation tax as a condition of an €80 billion economic rescue package. Ireland has not yet made a formal request for EU funds and Taoiseach spokesperson Brian Cowen has denied any discussions have taken place.

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