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Inheritance tax threshold to increase to €400,000
Rachel Donovan
This means that a child, niece or nephew can be gifted or inherit up to €400,000 before they incur gift or inheritance tax.
19 September 2024 News
Plough On: good day for a Marty Party
James Hanly presents the final episode of this season's Plough On podcast, bringing you the latest news and views from Ploughing 2024.
19 September 2024 News
Farming isn't 'some sort of hobby' - Taoiseach
An Taoiseach Simon Harris said on day three of the Ploughing that farming is the backbone of the Irish economy.
Harris gets on his bike
Politicians were recycling posters on the way to the National Ploughing Championships, and cycling for mental health awareness on-site. An election is looming.
18 September 2024 Dealer
New vet schools for ATU and SETU
The ATU school will be located across Donegal and Galway, while the SETU campus will be in Kilkenny.
18 September 2024 News
Plough On: all the highlights from Tuesday in Ratheniska
Our team is releasing a podcast each day of this week’s National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois.
17 September 2024 News
Ploughing 2024: temperatures to soar on day one
Met Éireann data shows that it will be hottest in the afternoon on Tuesday, with highs of 20°C to 21°C.
17 September 2024 News
Budget 2025 must deliver for farmers - ICMSA
It comes after association president Denis Drennan had a meeting with Taoiseach Simon Harris, Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and other Government representatives.
16 September 2024 News
IFA to discuss budget priorities with Taoiseach and Tánaiste
Budget 2025 will be announced on Tuesday 1 October, a week earlier than in previous years.
10 September 2024 News
IFA chief Gorman calls for urgency in getting Budget 2025 funds flowing
The IFA president has stated that the timeframe around mobilising funding pledged in the upcoming budget will be crucial for farmers.
26 August 2024 News
Macra questions who sits at the table
All farming organisations are looking for a succession scheme, however only one organisation is coming at this from the perspective of a young farmer, says Macra.
21 August 2024 l2
Active farmers are not land hoarders, Taoiseach says on RZLT
Taoiseach Simon Harris signalled that policy changes targeting investor interests in farmland are something he "could give consideration to".
21 August 2024 News