New proposals would change long-standing rules that allow taxpayers to request private hearings when appealing decisions made by the Revenue Commissioners. Photo: INMProposed changes to Ireland’s tax appeals system could have a “chilling effect” on how disputes between taxpayers and the State are handled, it was claimed, with concerns also raised about fairness, privacy and access to justice. The Irish Tax Institute warned that new legislation would make it harder for taxpayers to challenge tax assessments without risking public exposure of sensitive personal information. The institute said the proposals would change long-standing rules that allow taxpayers to request private hearings when appealing decisions made by the Revenue Commissioners. New proposals would change long-standing rules that allow taxpayers to request private hearings when appealing decisions made by the Revenue Commissioners.

Workers warned that failure to adjust tax bands and credits will see them paying more income tax in new yearWorkers who get a pay rise in 2026 have been warned that they will feel the squeeze from higher income tax and USC from the start of the new year. This is because this coming year there will be no increase in the income tax bands and tax credits, the first time in five years this has happened. Instead, money allocated to tax changes was used to fund a Vat rate cut for the hospitality sector and to fund incentives for builders. Middle-income earners who get a pay rise will be €500 worse off over the next year because of the failure to adjust tax bands and credits. Pay rises in the new year would push more people into the higher 40pc income tax bracket, director of Chartered Accountants Ireland, Cróna Clohisey, said recently.

Will Anthony Joshua box again? No one should ask that question after the tragedy in NigeriaFormer heavyweight champion recovering after shocking car crash that killed two of his best friendsAnthony Joshua ‘stable’ after Nigeria car crash that killed two team membersAlex Pattle ©UK Independent Yesterday at 18:30If you are reading this, you have already seen the headline, so let’s address that part at once: it does not matter if Anthony Joshua ever fights again. In fact, nothing could matter less.

Ireland midfielder Josh Cullen facing World Cup heartache after scans confirm serious injuryCullen’s hopes of playing in next summer’s finals are over after Burnley boss confirms worst fearsBurnley's Josh Cullen goes down injured during the Premier League match at Turf Moor, BurnleyDaniel McDonnell Today at 00:28Josh Cullen is facing up to the devastation of being unavailable for the rest of Ireland's World Cup journey after Burnley confirmed he sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury against Everton last Saturday.

Premier LeagueChelsea 2Bournemouth 2Chelsea's poor Premier League form extended to one win in seven games as Bournemouth held on for a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge. Enzo Fernandez struck to make it 2-1 but predictably Chelsea could not hold on, Justin Kluivert equalising before the break. Bournemouth crossed from the right and as heads from both teams went for it, the ball landed on that of Brooks two yards out. CHELSEA Sanchez, Acheampong, Chalobah, Fofana, Gusto, Caicedo, Fernandez, Estevao, Palmer, Garnacho, Delap. BOURNEMOUTH: Petrovic, Jimenez, Hill, Senesi, Truffert, Tavernier, Scott, Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson.

They may be well-intentioned, but the fact is only one in four of us stick to our New Year's resolutions. Now researchers say the secret to making them a success is to tell other people about them. This bolsters support from friends and family and reduces the likelihood that we will abandon our goals at the first opportunity. The tradition of making New Year resolutions dates back some 4,000 years. We found sharing goals motivates greater goal pursuit effort.

Sarah Curran was best known to generations as the tragic fiancée of United Irishman Robert Emmet, but in her own right she was a writer, poet and talented musician who made connections across Europe. Her sister Amelia was a notable artist who painted the famous portrait of Frankenstein author Mary Shelley and that of her husband, the Romantic poet, and came to the attention of US vice president Aaron Burr, currently enjoying a resurgence in notoriety thanks to the musical Hamilton.

After overdosing on heroin, a young woman went to 'hell,' only to learn a terrifying truth about her own existence. Guadagno said that she became an atheist and fell into heavy drug addiction after her parents, who were also addicts, both died by suicide in 2007. Guadagno told the YouTube channel NDE Journey that her near-death experience took place in her home when she collapsed on the bathroom floor while getting high. All of the people she had harmed through her drug addiction came back to haunt her as she was 'drowning in an ocean of anguish.' 'In that moment, I was instantaneously healed out of day three of heroin withdrawal.

+ ↺ − 16 pxThree hikers, including a 19-year-old man who reportedly fell about 500 feet, were found dead on Mount Baldy in Southern California, News.Az reports, citing AP News. Rescue crews responding to a distress call on Monday located the three bodies along the Devil’s Backbone Trail after strong Santa Ana winds up to 70 mph (112 kph) hindered aerial rescue efforts. Authorities said a companion of the injured hiker hiked to an area with cellular service and provided GPS coordinates to rescuers. Mount Baldy — also known as Mount San Antonio, rising over 10,000 feet — is a popular but dangerous hiking area, especially in winter when icy trails and strong winds make conditions unpredictable. Recovery efforts are ongoing and the identities of the victims have not yet been released.

Arsenal news: Viktor Gyokeres issue raised as private Mikel Arteta conversation revealedA private conversation with Mikel Arteta and an honest assessment of Viktor Gyokeres' Arsenal displays have emergedView 3 Images Mikel Arteta will consider his options in the January transfer window (Image: PA)The January transfer window is nearly open, bringing Arsenal the opportunity to bolster their title ambitions. The Gunners are currently top of the Premier League table but Mikel Arteta will be well aware that their lead is a slender one. ‌Arsenal legend's Gyokeres verdictArsenal hero Robert Pires has given his thoughts on the signing of Viktor Gyokeres in the summer. View 3 Images Robert Pires supports the signing of Viktor Gyokeres (Image: Photo by Ben Roberts - Danehouse/Getty Images)‌"Arsenal spent a lot of money on Viktor Gyokeres and that was a key move. ‌Arteta's private talksNoni Madueke has revealed how his first phone call with Mikel Arteta convinced him to join Arsenal.

Premier League release new angle of controversial Arsenal goal vs Aston VillaArsenal scored a controversial third goal in their Premier League clash with Aston Villa as Leandro Trossard put the Gunners in controlView 2 Images Arsenal scored a controversial third goal vs Aston VillaArsenal were forced to wait a number of minutes for their third goal against Aston Villa to be confirmed because of two VAR checks for offside. However, he was also onside with the Premier League Match Centre on X releasing a new angle of the incident. ‌Their post read: "VAR checked the referee’s call of no goal – and determined that Saka was in an onside position. The VAR also confirmed that Hincapié was onside in the build-up, therefore recommended that the goal was awarded." Arsenal came into the clash fresh off a big injury blow with Declan Rice missing out because of a knee injury.

‌The club season will be played and then backed up by the World Cup in North America - with anticipation continuing to rise. The winner of the World Cup will likely have a huge bearing on the Ballon d'Or, which was won by Ousmane Dembele this year. Erling Haaland equally is eyeing another Golden Boot and will play in a first World Cup with Norway - he could have a say. ‌Messi and Ronaldo's swansongsThis World Cup in North America will certainly be the last for two of the game's greats. Messi has the added determination of trying to claim a second World Cup with Argentina among the favourites.

Bill Linnane: I’ve taken thousands of imperfect photos this year, but they’re our family’s greatest hits of 2025My parenting is much like my photography – around 30pc of the time it works out OKThe photos may not always be perfect, but they are our highlights. Photo: Picture posed/GettyBill Linnane Today at 06:30Around 20 years ago, I bought my first digital camera. I was never that interested in photography but with my first child only being a toddler, I thought I would get on board with the best technology money could buy to capture all the special moments that life was about to offer me.

Formerly homeless and sleeping on park benches, Cian has been living in the Sligo residence since October. While the mysterious passenger attempted to persuade Maeve he was just on a “nature walk”, the reality was considerably darker. The following day Maeve was confronted by a report on social media highlighting Cian as a missing person. After finding Cian there she vowed to start a GoFundMe for Cian and duly restored his faith in humanity. "There are times when it suddenly hits me that I have my own place to live.

European stocks logged a second consecutive record close on Tuesday, lifted by banks and commodity-linked shares, although gains were capped by thin, year-end trading. DublinThe Irish index of shares rose on Tuesday, buoyed by rises in banking and construction stocks as the year wound to a close. LondonThe blue-chip FTSE 100 index ended 0.8 per cent higher at 9940.7 points to hit a historic high for the first time in nearly seven weeks. EuropeThe pan-European STOXX 600 rose 0.6 per cent at 592.78, edging ever closer to the 600 points milestone. Basic resources led the STOXX 600 higher, up 1.7 per cent, as silver and gold steadied after a sharp retreat from record highs.