Caít Keane (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Think of how many people are employed in that process. All of that must be taken into consideration. The income tax change in the last budget will ensure that €396 will go back into every person's pocket and the point at which the universal social charge is implemented was also raised from approximately €10,000 to €12,000. Even after paying the €160 in water charges, people on the minimum wage will be €236 better off. This Government will ensure those people will be much better off next year.