Now, with another budget in the offing the Government has proposed to reduce that most unpopular tax — the USC — by two per cent so as a result of which those earning €70,000 or more will benefit to the tune of €1,000 per annum, while those earning €35,000-70,000 will receive a meagre €350.

WITH taxation high on the political agenda, one wonders why the infamous DIRT never comes up for mention.