Holly Cairns: Social Democrats would not cut USC in budget

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns during the party's think-in in Dublin on Thursday. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins

The leader of the Social Democrats, Holly Cairns, criticised the Government for moving to cut income tax in the upcoming budget, saying funds should instead go to improving public services.

The Cork South-West TD said if the Social Democrats were in government, they would not move to cut Universal Social Charge (USC).