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Micheál Martin: We are focused on reducing income tax, the cost of childcare and the cost of disability while at the same time…

On the recordSeptember 8, 2026
We are focused on reducing income tax, the cost of childcare and the cost of disability while at the same time safeguarding our future by investing in our Future Ireland Fund and the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund.
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Micheál Martin
Fianna Fáil
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rte.ie

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Outlining commitments for the upcoming budget.

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I do think that that’s an issue that has to be discussed and dealt with.

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