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Survey shows majority support for retiree dig out in Budget 2024

Sep 5, 2023 09:54 By Shannonside News
Survey shows majority support for retiree dig out in Budget 2024
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CEO of Alone, Sean Moynihan, says the vast majority want help for older people forced to rent.

90 per cent of people think retirees should get a dig-out in October's budget if they're renting.

A survey of 2,000 people by Taxback found a similar number want an increase in the State pension, with a third saying it should go up by €50 or more.

Almost three in ten think the pension should be benchmarked to 34 per cent of average earnings- which is being called for by advocacy groups for older people.

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CEO of Alone, Sean Moynihan, says he's not surprised the vast majority want help for older people forced to rent:

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