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Government urged not to neglect those living in poverty in the forthcoming budget.

With a business stimulus package about to be launched, SVP has urged the Government to turn its attention to supports for those in poverty, low-income earners and the vulnerable when drawing up Budget 2021.

The SVP pre-budget submission ‘Investing to Save’ launched on16th July 2020 focusses on five main areas: Housing and Homelessness, Income and Employment, Education, Energy and Climate Justice, and Healthcare.

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