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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, June 08, 2026

MOTION NO. 7

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

That this Council calls on the Government to abolish the Universal Social Charge (USC) in Budget 2027 recognising that it was introduced as a temporary emergency measure during the financial crisis and that workers and families continue to face significant cost-of-living pressures. 

REPORT:

If the motion is passed, a letter will be issued to the Minister for Finance; the response, when received, will be circulated to the Members.