The Public Expenditure Minister says Government is aware of the pressures on low and middle income workers.
On Friday The Taoiseach announced that the top rate of tax of 52 per cent is to be reduced.
Government says the reduction - aimed at low and middle income earners - will begin in October's Budget.
Reports today suggest Labour will push Fine Gael to raise the Universal Social Charge threshold, meaning less tax for thousands of workers.
Minister for Public Expenditure is Brendan Howlin:
