Micheál Martin: Scrapping the USC makes no sense

Abolishing the universal social charge (USC) would be more “fiscally irresponsible” than getting rid of water charges, according to the leader of Fianna Fáil.

While Fine Gael committed to axing the USC in its pre-election promises, Micheál Martin said it would not make sense.

In an interview with the Irish Examiner, Mr Martin vowed not to pull down the confidence and supply agreement when a new leader of Fine Gael is selected — whether that be Leo Varadkar or Simon Coveney.