Core social welfare rates need to rise by €20 per week to deal with the cost of living crisis as well as making tax credits refundable.
This is according to Social Justice Ireland – a leading independent think-tank – which also wants the Government to replace the minimum wage with a living wage rate of €12.90 an hour.
The calls come as thousands took to the streets in large protests in six towns and cities across the country on Saturday, organised by the Cost of Living Coalition.
