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.

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, writes Elaine Loughlin.

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

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