TAMS Solar Scheme: A Bright Opportunity for Farmers to Cut Energy Costs
30 May 2025Thinking of going solar on your farm? The TAMS Solar Scheme offers Irish farmers up to 60% grant aid for installing solar panels and battery storage. From eligibility tips to claiming your grant, we break down everything you need to know to start saving on energy costs and boosting your farm's sustainability.
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How AI Can Transform Irish SMEs in the Digital Age
AI is transforming how Irish SMEs operate—cutting costs, automating tasks, and unlocking smarter decision-making. Discover the key benefits and how to get started.
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‘My Future Fund’ – the Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System
The new My Future Fund auto-enrolment scheme is launching in September 2025, ensuring all employees have access to retirement savings. Learn what it means for employers, how it works, and how to prepare before the deadline.
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UK State Pension – Deadline for Making Voluntary Contributions
Worried about gaps in your National Insurance record? Find out how voluntary contributions can help you qualify for the full UK State Pension — and why acting before the 5 April 2025 deadline could make all the difference.
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Revenue Updates Subsistence Rates for Road Haulier Drivers – Effective 29 January 2025
Effective 29 January 2025, Revenue has updated subsistence rates for road haulier drivers. Employers must apply the new rates, report payments under the Enhanced Reporting Requirements (ERR), and maintain accurate travel records. While the update reflects rising costs, the lack of suitable overnight facilities for drivers remains a key compliance and logistical challenge.
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Tax Benefits of driving an Electric Vehicle
From 2023 to 2027, businesses can offer electric vehicles to employees with reduced Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) charges based on the vehicle’s Original Market Value (OMV). Reductions range from €35,000 (2023–2025) to €10,000 (2027), with an extra €10,000 available for 2023–2025. No BIK applies if the OMV is reduced to zero. Employers can also provide workplace or home EV chargers (from 2025) without triggering BIK, provided certain conditions are met.
Power Up Grant is now available. .
Power Up Grant is now available from yesterday Oct 24th Power Up grant package is aimed at retail and hospitality businesses. The €4,000 one-off grant is available to those who received the second ICOB payment.