Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Ceann Comhairle for his wise philosophical words earlier. As Whip of the Fine Gael group, I thank everybody for their contribution to the running of the Parliament and I wish everyone on all sides of the Houses happy summer holidays. Please come to Kerry and spend money there. Members are more than welcome. We may have lost Fungie, but we have gained a greenway recently so I guarantee Members will have a good time.

I ask about the burden of income taxation on working individuals and families. That burden makes this difficult time even more difficult. There is a great opportunity in the upcoming budget to make a big bang impact in relation to the universal social charge, tax bands and income tax rates. Will that be prioritised to give working individuals and families a well-deserved break in the upcoming budget?

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