Labour's proposals

The introduction of Tax credits

The introduction of Tax credits

Cut the top rate of personal income tax from 46 to 42 per cent

Scrap the £25,000 ceiling for PRSI

Increase earning threshold for the 25 per cent Corporate Tax rate from £50,000 to £250,000

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Increase Capital Gains Tax from 20 per cent

Increase social welfare payments by higher than rate of inflation

Increase child benefit by £7.50 per month for first and second child and £5 per month per child thereafter

Children under seven to have benefit of the Medical card

State should invest substantially in child care facilities.