Record heat expected today & tax shake-up
Ireland is bracing for its hottest day on record today as an extreme heatwave moves across Europe. Meanwhile, the government is considering significant changes to inheritance tax rules, and a legal challenge has been launched over passport rights for children of same-sex couples.
You should prepare for potentially record-breaking temperatures today as the "Omega" heatwave arrives. The weather system has already caused temperatures to exceed 44 degrees in France. Health officials recommend staying hydrated and staying out of the sun during the hottest parts of the day to avoid heat-related illness.
Your future inheritance costs could change under new plans being considered for Budget 2027. The Taoiseach (Ireland's prime minister) indicated that the government is looking at the concerns of people without children who face different tax thresholds. While the current priority is raising the tax-free limit for children inheriting from parents to €500,000, these new considerations could broaden the scope of the tax shake-up.
A High Court case could change how citizenship is granted to children of same-sex couples. Two married women are challenging a decision by the Minister for Foreign Affairs to refuse an Irish passport for their son. The outcome will clarify legal status and residency rights for families in similar situations across the country.
Police have arrested 16 men following a £1.1 million drugs bust across Northern Ireland. The operation centered on the village of Clabby in County Fermanagh. Residents may notice a continued police presence as investigations into the drug network continue.
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