In 2016, Fine Gael pledged to abolish the Universal Social Charge. It still exists… Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has claimed he never said the Universal Social Charge (USC) was temporary. The Minister and Fine Gael politician made the comments following the Government announcing new measures this week designed to tackle the cost of living. These […]

4 years ago

Very few people get any enjoyment out of paying their taxes, no matter what form those taxes take… A Department of Finance document exploring alternatives to the Universal Social Charge, which the government has promised to do away with by 2020, has been obtained by Sinn Féin finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty. According to RTÉ, the document […]

10 years ago