“These comments are unpopular – I accept that. The reality is the books have to balance, and the bills have to be paid.” Fine Gael councillor David McManus has defended calling the child benefit paid to all parents a “subsidy for them to have sex”. The South Dublin County Councillor said that Ireland is currently paying €140 […]

5 years ago

“We’re giving child benefit to families on high wages, people on €100,000 a year. It’s like a subsidy for them to have sex.” A Fine Gael Councillor has said that paying child benefits to all parents, regardless of their income, is a “subsidy for them to have sex”. South Dublin County Councillor David McManus said […]

5 years ago