Tax cuts and one off cost of living and social welfare payments deemed progressive, according to ESRI

Tax cuts and one off cost of living and social welfare payments in the budget were ‘progressive’, according to the ESRI.

It says the measures outlined this week should support households with price rises next year.

The body also found lower income households will benefit more from the budget.

Social Democrats Social Protection Spokesperson, Gary Gannon, says there was a missed opportunity to make a radical difference:

 

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement