one-twenty-seventh

Updated: June 26, 2025

If, therefore, for the sake of the present calculations the mean of two proportions i.e. one-twenty-seventh deducible from the Income Tax and Death Duty contributions is assumed, we employ a figure exceptionally favourable to Ireland. The financial statement on the next page showing the 1886 scheme applied to present conditions has been drawn up on this basis.

- Against Home Rule (1912): The Case for the Union