SF to abolish USC on first €45k

Sinn Fein in government will abolish the Universal Social Charge (USC) on the first €45,000 in earnings.

That’s according to the party’s Cavan TD, Deputy Pauline Tully, who told the Celt this week that ordinary workers and families are continuing to struggle to make ends meet.

“The proposal would put over €1,100 into average workers’ pockets, make USC exempt for over 2M workers, and benefit all employees,” she explained, adding the move is part of Sinn Féin’s election manifesto to “tackle” the cost-of-living crisis.

“It comes on top of our €2.3 billion cost of living measures and a commitment to deliver childcare for €10 a day. When you add in the €39bn housing plan and the €1bn investment in Communities Fund, Sinn Féin is making an unparalleled commitment that, if in government, we would, from day one, begin the process of removing the costs of living burdens carried by Irish households across the State.”