Simon: Income levy will hit low-income earners hardest

The Simon Communities of Ireland have expressed disappointment at today’s Budget announcement, and said the measures it contains will disproportionately impact on the poor and those on low incomes.

Patrick Burke, Chief Executive of Simon, said: "We would have liked a more targeted and equitable Budget. The universal 1% income levy on all earners will disproportionately affect lower-income earners.