"Amongst the responses of readers included childcare fees, cost-of-living, carers allowance and the USC."
"For the past two years, college fees were reduced by €1,000 due to the cost-of-living."
"However, they are expected to return to €3,000."
"A number of contributors also wanted to see tax breaks in different circumstances and also the expansion of the Basic Income for the Arts."
Concerns include childcare fees, cost-of-living pressures, carers allowance, and the Universal Social Charge (USC). College fees were temporarily reduced by €1,000 for two years in response to cost-of-living pressures, but are scheduled to revert to €3,000. Proposed measures include targeted tax breaks for various circumstances and an expansion of a Basic Income program for artists. Contributors call for policies that ease household financial burdens, better support carers, and reduce educational costs. Restoring higher college fees generated particular worry alongside continued demand for broader income supports and tax relief.
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