Please note that the 25th April 2023 is the last date for receipt of applications to appoint a care representative under the Fair Deal Scheme. From the 26th April, all such applications will be brought under the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015. See link for further information:
McMahon & Williams Solicitors look forward to the commencement of the Assisted Decision Making Capacity Act. The Act will replace the ward of court system and focuses on supporting all persons to make their own decisions as far as possible. See the announcement of Minister Rabitte:
From 1st January 2023, workers will be entitled to up to 3 days of sick leave in a year, paid at 70% of gross salary up to a cap of €110. Where an employee has an extended period of illness, the scheme will operate seamlessly with the existing illness benefit system which kicks in on day 4 of an absence. Once the employee has exhausted their entitlement to paid sick leave, they will move onto illness benefit, if eligible. It is intended that the entitlement will rise to up to 10 days sick leave in a year by 2026.
As with all Workers’ Rights Legislation, this new law sets out the minimum standard that an employer must provide. It will not prevent employers having superior sick pay schemes of their own to attract and retain staff, or on foot of an agreement with the Trade Union.
Budget 2023 has reduced the Stamp Duty fee for Special Exemption Orders from €410 to €205. The relevant start date is 28th September, and applications for 50% refund can be made as outlined in the attached leaflet:-