Giveaway Budget: GP cards for 430,000 people and €1k tax credits for renters

The measures are expected to be announced in tomorrow's budget

Michael McGrath, Minister for Pubic Expenditure and Reform, and Paschal Donohoe TD, Minister for Finance in the Department of Finance with Budget 2023 publication. Photograph Moya Nolan

Renters are to receive tax credits totalling €1,000 over two years in Tuesday’s Budget.

Those renting are to benefit from tax relief of €500 this year with another €500 to come in 2023, according to senior Government sources.