IrelandIn a pre-budget briefing, Irish Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris emphasized that the upcoming Budget will focus on supporting individuals who work hard, particularly those 'who get up early every morning and go to work.' He stated that the government aims to ensure that hardworking citizens can 'get ahead' rather than merely 'get by,' and outlined plans to reduce costs for businesses and cut both business and income taxes. Meanwhile, Social Justice Ireland's Research and Policy Analyst Michelle Murphy argued that tax credits represent the fairest method to distribute any income tax changes in the Budget. She criticized proposals to raise the threshold for higher tax rates, stating these would primarily benefit higher earners and fail to fairly assist lower-wage workers. Murphy advocated for increasing personal tax credits to ensure that all workers, especially those earning over €20,000, benefit from tax reforms.
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