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On 28 January 2019 it was announced that the new State lender for small and medium sized developers known as Home Building Finance Ireland (“HBFI”) has opened for business with an initial €750 million which is expected to fund the delivery of up to 7,500 new homes over the next five years. The scheme aims [...]
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The break-up of a marriage may have devastating consequences for all parties both emotionally and financially. The Irish Courts have a constitutional obligation to ensure that “proper provision” is made for both spouses and any dependent children. Judges have wide discretion and can make any orders that the Court feels appropriate in order to ensure [...]
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The Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan TD, published the Finance Bill 2014 on the 23rd of October 2014 (“the Bill”). The Bill gives effect to the measures announced in Budget 2015. The Bill includes measures which will benefit the farming community such as: The Bill provides for exemption from Capital Gains Tax on any chargeable [...]
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The announcement by Alan Shatter, Minister for Justice that the government intends to review Pre-Nuptial Agreements has undoubtedly given significant relief for many young farmers in Ireland. Unfortunately however Pre-Nuptial Agreements are not provided for under the Children and Family Relationships Bill 2013. The announcement has no doubt been assisted by the consistent lobbying by [...]
