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Taoiseach and Tánaiste 'split' over Budget approach to jobseeker's pay

Jul 6, 2025 07:56
By Shannonside News
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Taoiseach and Tánaiste 'split' over Budget approach to jobseeker's pay

Micheál Martin is reportedly against Simon Harris' plan for those on unemployment benefits to get less of an increase than others.

The Taoiseach and Tánaiste are split on the approach to jobseekers' pay in the Budget.
Micheál Martin is reportedly against Simon Harris' plan for those on unemployment benefits to get less of an increase than others.

The Tánaiste thinks they shouldn't get the same rate as other welfare recipients, like pensioners, according to the Irish Examiner.
Sinn Féin's Social Protection Spokesperson, Louise O'Reilly thinks pitting one group against another is wrong:

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