It’s claimed means testing child benefit would not be a fair way of making savings in the Irish economy.
Social Justice Ireland is accusing the IMF of targeting children, after it recommended this week that child benefit and the medical card be means tested, in its latest overview of the Irish economy.
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Finance Minister Michael Noonan said this was just a suggestion by the IMF and is not guaranteed to be included in December’s budget.
Doctor Sean Healy, of Social Justice Ireland, says savings can be made without targeting the vulnerable in society.
