#Budget18 case study: €20 a month extra for ‘middle Ireland’ family

Lisa Kelly’s family is reflective of “middle Ireland”, with two salaries, a mortgage to service, and one child.

Yesterday’s budget will add approximately €20 a month to her family’s household, from universal social charge reductions and changes to income tax bands.

They will also benefit from the additional 15 weeks added to the Early Childhood Care and Education scheme.