Here's what Irish Independent readers most want to see in next week's Budget

"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."

Responses highlighted childcare fees, cost-of-living pressures, carers allowance, and the USC as major financial issues. College fees featured prominently among concerns. For the past two years, college fees were reduced by €1,000 as a cost-of-living measure. The fee reduction is temporary and college fees are expected to revert to €3,000. Contributors requested targeted tax breaks in different circumstances to ease financial strain. Several contributors advocated expanding the Basic Income for the Arts to support artists. The responses emphasized immediate household costs, education expenses, and support for carers and creative workers.

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