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Changes Ahead for Irish Credit Unions

The final report of the Commission on Credit Unions was presented to the Minister for Finance on 31 March last and published on 18 April.

This report signalled many significant changes for the Irish Credit Union movement, with these changes expected to be implemented over the next few years.

Among the proposals set out in the report are the following: [read more...]


Anti-Money Laundering and Networking Event

The partners at McInerney Saunders are providing an informative seminar which focuses on Anti-Money Laundering issues faced by the Legal Profession and Credit Unions.

Date: 18th May 2012

Time: 9am to 10.30am

Venue: The Clarion Hotel Dublin Airport

Cost: Free

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Property Tax Update

In the mass of information that came out of Budget 2012 one of the changes that is likely to affect most of our clients is the introduction of a €100 household charge. Below we have highlighted important changes due to take effect from March 2012.

Household Charge

 The €100 household charge applies to every residential property situated in Ireland and is payable by 31 March 2012.

  • The charge applies to owners of residential properties on 1 January 2012, subject to a limited number of exceptions. [read more...]