#717 Have Two Kids, Pay No Tax… Fair Play or Total Madness?

In this episode, Niall speaks with journalist Laura Perrins from Gript Media about a controversial new policy introduced by Poland’s president, Karol Nawrocki, in October 2025.The law removes personal income tax for parents raising at least two children earning up to 140,000 zloty (around €33,000), a move designed to boost birth rates, increase household income, and stimulate economic growth. On average, families could be better off by about €235 a month, although experts say the biggest gains may go to higher earners, while lower-income families see little benefit.But the bigger question is this… should Ireland even consider something similar?Supporters argue it’s a bold, pro-family policy that rewards people for raising the next generation, strengthens society long term, and puts real money back into struggling households.Critics, however, see it very differently. If some people pay less tax, others inevitably pick up the slack. So is it fair that those without children, or with smaller families, end up subsidising larger ones?Niall and Laura dig into the economics, the politics, and the deeper social questions behind the policy.Is this smart thinking to address falling birth rates… or is it social engineering dressed up as economic reform?And ultimately, where should the line be drawn between supporting families and fairness for everyone else?