Simon Harris: “0.02% to 1.4% in the context of a budget of €118 billion this year and €125 billion next year”

I am also pleased to confirm that to support small and medium enterprises, and to ease the PRSI impact on employers from an increase in the national minimum wage, the Minister for Social Protection will increase the employer PRSI threshold…

There aren't carve-outs here. There are clear criteria, timelines and transition periods, and that again is part of the art of compromise.

I'm increasing the standard rate cut-off point by €2,500 to €46,500, with proportionate increases for married couples and civil partners.

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