Holly Cairns criticises proposed tax cuts in upcoming budget

The Social Democrats leader said: 'People are sick and tired of hearing about a tax cut, a tax break. What we need is proper public services, and that benefits everybody.'

The leader of the Social Democrats, Holly Cairns, in the Communications Workers Union, Dublin, for their party think in. The Cork South West TD said if the Social Democrats were in Government, they would not move to cut Universal Social Charge (USC). Photo: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

The leader of the Social Democrats, Holly Cairns, has criticised the Government for moving to cut taxes in the upcoming budget, saying that 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).