People under age 25 should get €750 tax credit a year in a bid to stop them from emigrating as soon as they graduate, according to Enterprise Minister Peter Burke. The Fine Gael minister believes the tax credit should be at the centre of party policy as it would help to keep young, skilled people in Ireland.
In contrast, IPAS applicants are entitled to at least € 5.0k (minimum € 113/week) and a further € 100/week (ie €10,000 a year) after a PPSN has been issued and their application for asylum is being processed (which can take years).
Bearing in mind the cash value of any tax credit is probably worth < 50% of face value, I would like to see him explain how the policy would work? Does Minister Burke seriously believe that the Government's policy will work and persuade young graduates to remain in Ireland.
In contrast, IPAS applicants are entitled to at least € 5.0k (minimum € 113/week) and a further € 100/week (ie €10,000 a year) after a PPSN has been issued and their application for asylum is being processed (which can take years).
Bearing in mind the cash value of any tax credit is probably worth < 50% of face value, I would like to see him explain how the policy would work? Does Minister Burke seriously believe that the Government's policy will work and persuade young graduates to remain in Ireland.