Working couples 'on their own' as budget leaves them worse off 

A couple, with children, earning €45k each, is worse off by €75 according to analysis by Grant Thornton

While there were no major tax increases, the lack of the one-off measures of recent years is leaving many families with children worse off. Picture: Harry Burton 

Working couples have been left worse off by a budget that has been slammed for giving lots to developers but little to ordinary taxpayers.

While there were no major tax increases, the lack of the one-off measures seen in recent years means that a couple, with children, earning €45,000 each is worse off by €75 according to an analysis by Grant Thornton.