And let it be subject to voluntary "opt in" this would save us hearing from Ml O'Leary bleating on about how "unfair" the system is.
With means tested benefit there will all ways be an arbitrary cut off point.
This is the problem. A figure of "anyone earning over €100K" is usually bandied about but would enough people fall in to that category to make a significant saving?
I thought low income families get other allowances such as the back to school allowance and medical cards to help them anyway.
This is the problem. A figure of "anyone earning over €100K"
How about increasing it by 10% then making it taxable?
All income should be taxable anyway.
I think it should be removed and replaced with a refundable tax credit.
I do not agree with universal welfare payments, be they for children, OAP's, medical cards for over 70's etc. We don't have limitless money so we should target it at those that need it. High income households (those earning over €150k-€200k a year) shouldn't get welfare payments.
How about increasing it by 10% then making it taxable?
All income should be taxable anyway.
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