Rural Life
The Department of Finance will consider the report of the Commission on Generational Renewal before deciding on CAT relief.
Agri-Business
The IFA has welcomed confirmation from Taoiseach Simon Harris that changes to agricultural relief announced in Budget 2025 will be postponed.
The ICMSA has welcomed the announcement by the Taoiseach that the incoming changes to the agricultural relief will be "put on hold".
The government has agreed an amendment to the Finance Bill which may provide for a delay to changes to agricultural relief.
With changes to the agricultural relief taking effect from 2025, Agriland has spoken to Alison McHugh about what this will mean for farmers.
Minister Chambers has published the Finance Bill 2024, which implements the taxation changes announced in Budget 2025 last week.
Concerns have been raised that changes to the Agricultural Relief outlined in Budget 2025 will "hinder" farm succession.
Tillage
Minister McConalogue has confirmed that the €100/ha support payment for the tillage sector will be made early next year.
