John Halligan (Waterford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Will the Minister explain the rationale behind taxing income gain through the employment Tús programmes? I understand that income over €350 is taxed at 4%. I draw the Minister's attention to the details I have attached to my question.

I gave the Minister an example of a chap who was taxed €15.70 on his €20 which meant he received 22 cent per hour for the 19.5 hours he worked on the Tús scheme. Surely the Minister would consider that an exploitation of workers.

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