FG members say they must get credit for any USC cut in budget

Fine Gael TDs and senators fear such a cut would be a 'win' for Fianna Fáil if Finance Minister Michael McGrath introduces it

Fine Gael members of the Oireachtas say they must be associated with the removal of the unpopular Universal Social Charge (USC) if Finance Minister Michael McGrath includes that in Budget 2024. 

Fine Gael TDs and senators have said they must be associated with any significant reduction in the USC in the upcoming budget.

A special budget parliamentary party meeting heard fears expressed that Finance Minister Michael McGrath would make the cut and that would be a win for Fianna Fáil.