SINN Féin wants a new wealth tax and a third rate of income tax to pay for a freeze in rents and two free GP visits for everyone without a medical card. SINN Féin wants a new wealth tax and a third rate of income tax to pay for a freeze in rents and two free GP visits for everyone without a medical card. Sinn Féin wants to reduce the cost of many insurance premiums by 5pc by abolishing two government levies. In other measures aimed at tackling the cost of living for families the party wants to introduce two free GP visits for everyone without a medical card as part of a phased plan for universal free GP care. The party also wants wants to abolish student fees starting with €500 cut in 2020, introduce free travel for 5 to 18-year-olds on public transport, and introduce a living wage of €12.30 per hour across the public sector.

Source: Irish Independent October 01, 2019 12:00 UTC