Finance Minister aims to leave income tax alone in Budget as economy 'gains momentum'

Publicans from Monaghan speaking to Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe on Merrion Square today. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Minister Paschal Donohoe has said there will be no income tax increases in next month’s budget despite a likely €30 billion deficit this year.

“For Budget 2021 in particular, this budget coming up, I’m not planning to go to Government with plans to increase income tax,” he said.