The tax man collected a record €128bn last year buoyed by very robust income tax and continued strong corporation tax.  Even more heartening for the government who will spend this money on our behalf, the revenue commissioners say compliance is up to 98%. 

But there have been complaints about the new real time reporting for companies which places a huge red tape burden on smaller businesses.  Joining Joe in studio this morning was Niall Cody the Chair of the Revenue Commissioners.