Family houses, family businesses, and agricultural land worth up to €2m would be excluded from a new tax targeting “excess wealth,” with rates of 0.5pc on assets over €1m and 1pc on assets over €2m. The party’s manifesto also includes promises such as widening inheritance tax bands, building affordable homes, banning vulture funds from buying existing homes, implementing Sláintecare, and decriminalizing small quantities of drugs for personal use. Other pledges include rent freezes, a vacant house tax hike, lowering prescription charges, installing solar panels on homes, and implementing a culture voucher and a €1 fare for public transport.
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Here's The Full Line-Up For This Year's Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special
Last year's Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special featured a judging panel that included celebrities from various backgrounds, such as comedy, sport, and TV. The six stars competing in this year's festive episode have been confirmed, with participants like comedian Josh Widdicombe, drag performer Tayce, and racing driver Billy Monger joining the lineup. Each celebrity will be paired with a professional dancer in hopes of winning the Silver Star trophy on the annual Christmas Day broadcast....
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