The St Vincent de Paul says it would like to see more targeted measures introduced to help those living in poverty.
It comes as the government considers introducing a new income tax band, that would relieve financial pressure on middle-income workers.
It could see a 30 percent income tax in place for those earning more than 36,800 euro – down from the 40 percent rate currently in place.
But SVP’s Head of Social Justice and Policy Tricia Keilithy says more should be done for those on lower salaries…………