This should be the model for other countries, but we all know they’re much too afraid of taking on the bankers. They’re important people and geniuses, you know. CNBC:

Irish Finance Minister Brian Lenihan said on Thursday he would include a 90 percent charge on bankers’ bonuses in the budget bill.

“As far as the future is concerned I do propose to introduce the amendment to the finance bill to put this matter beyond any doubt and provide a high rate, a 90 percent rate of charge on any … bankers’ bonuses,” Lenihan told local radio.

Ireland’s government will seek parliamentary approval for a 85 billion euro ($113 billion) IMF/EU rescue package next week,in a surprise maneuver designed to embarrass its political rivals.