Budget 2020 betrays the vulnerable as many left further behind - Social Justice Ireland

Speaking at the launch of ther Budget 2020 analysis this morning the group's director, Dr Sean Healy, said that while TDs see their salaries rise by about €1,600 in the coming year many of Ireland’s most vulnerable people will see their welfare payments remain unchanged.”
He went on: "Among other things they will face additional increases in the cost of food as a result of Brexit; they also face higher charges for public transport as a result of increased carbon tax.