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Monday, 6 October 2025 16:47

The Fine Gael MEP feels the current system puts farmers without children at a disadvantage.

A Midlands MEP wants to see changes made to the inheritance tax system as part of Budget 2026.

Fine Gael rep Maria Walsh is calling for the government to abolish a tax system that disadvantages farmers without children.

Ms Walsh feels the Government has a chance to raise the threshold above the current €40,000.

She says farmers are being penalised for passing their home and business to the next generation:

Our Budget 2026 coverage is with thanks to Milne O'Dwyer in Tullamore.

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