Advertisement

Is it finally time to scrap USC?

The Universal Social Charge was introduced as a temporary tax in 2010 but remains in place despit...

Share this article

06.00 17 Sep 2024


Is it finally time to scrap USC?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

06.00 17 Sep 2024


The Universal Social Charge was introduced as a temporary tax in 2010 but remains in place despite budget surpluses. And yesterday, the finance minister avoided confirming if the USC would be reduced by another 0.5%, as it was in last year’s budget.  

One person who believes it should be scrapped is Daniel McConnell, Editor at The Business Post and Danny explained why to Shane this morning.


Read more about

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Related Episodes

Simple ways to get stronger an...

00:09:01

Simple ways to get stronger and fitter

The Claire Byrne Show

00:09:01


Courts have resumed today as t...

00:08:35

Courts have resumed today as the legal aid row rumbles on

The Claire Byrne Show

00:08:35


The student accommodation cris...

00:06:24

The student accommodation crisis in Galway

The Claire Byrne Show

00:06:24


Is Ireland a dumping ground fo...

00:21:56

Is Ireland a dumping ground for data centres?

The Claire Byrne Show

00:21:56