domain | citizensinformation.ie |
summary | **Summary:**
1. **Taxation**: - **Income Tax**: Tax on personal income, with varying rates based on income levels. - **Capital Taxes**: Taxes on wealth or assets, including Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Inheritance Tax (IHT). - **Housing Taxes and Reliefs**: Council Tax (billed annually by local authorities), stamp duty land tax (SDLT) when buying property, and potential reliefs like council tax reductions for people with disabilities. - **Duties and VAT**: Excise duties on goods like alcohol and fuel, Value Added Tax (VAT) on most goods and services.
2. **Tax Credits and Reliefs**: - **Income Tax Credits/Reliefs**: Includes personal allowances, marriage allowance, and blind person's tax allowance. - **For People with Disabilities**: Working Tax Credit disability element, Disabled Facilities Grant for home adaptations.
3. **Environmental Topics**: - **Waste and Recycling**: Reduce, reuse, recycle to minimize waste sent to landfills. - **Farming and Land Management**: Environmental stewardship schemes reward farmers for environmentally friendly practices. - **Pets, Wildlife, and Biodiversity**: Importance of conservation efforts, responsibilities towards pets and wildlife.
4. **Environmental Grants and Schemes**: - Grants available for homeowners to improve energy efficiency (e.g., Energy Company Obligation), install renewable energy sources, or make properties accessible for people with disabilities.
5. **Pollution**: - Air, water, and noise pollution impact human health and the environment. - Industries must comply with environmental regulations to control emissions.
6. **Coasts and Waterways**: - Protecting coastlines from erosion, managing water quality in rivers and lakes. - Flood defense measures to protect communities.
7. **Health and Safety**: - Ensuring safe living environments through proper waste disposal, food safety practices, and preventing accidents at home.
8. **Environmental Law**: - Laws and regulations aimed at protecting the environment, punishing polluters, and promoting sustainable development. - Individuals have rights to protect their environment under laws like the Environmental Rights Act (UK). |
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description | Home |
keywords | ireland, information, health, social, cookies, welfare, services, preferences, employment, travel, government, death, home, cookie, education, citizens, rights |
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created | 2025-03-16 |
updated | 2025-05-14 |
summarized | 2025-05-14 |
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