Given what has emerged from the IMF papers and the less than reassuring words of the government parties I see little protection for a minimum wage individual from having a cut in pay enforced.
Lets compare what this budget proposes the above two individuals should further contribute
Minimum wage: Cut by 1 euro x 40 hr week = 40 x 52 weeks = 2080
Individual on 120000: Figures obtained from
Budget Calculator 2011 · TheJournal.ie is expected to contribute 2031
I find this shocking. There is no semblence of a progressive system on display here.I echo Pearse Doherty's call to the voters to reward any TD who backs this budget by kicking them out of office when they go to the polls
Lets compare what this budget proposes the above two individuals should further contribute
Minimum wage: Cut by 1 euro x 40 hr week = 40 x 52 weeks = 2080
Individual on 120000: Figures obtained from
Budget Calculator 2011 · TheJournal.ie is expected to contribute 2031
I find this shocking. There is no semblence of a progressive system on display here.I echo Pearse Doherty's call to the voters to reward any TD who backs this budget by kicking them out of office when they go to the polls