IrelandIn Budget 2027, Irish ministers have outlined potential changes to inheritance tax and childcare costs. Children’s Minister Norma Foley described the budget as a 'breakthrough' for reducing childcare fees, aiming to bring monthly costs down to €200. Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers stated there is room for inheritance tax adjustments but emphasized that changes will be modest, limited by a €1.5 billion budget package. He ruled out major reforms such as allowing non-parents to nominate beneficiaries, citing high tax expenditures. Meanwhile, Taoiseach Micheál Martin highlighted childcare as a key focus, with Foley noting significant progress toward the €200 target. Income tax cuts were also mentioned, though they are expected to provide only a few hundred euros to individuals.
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