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South Kerry man hopeful Supreme Court ruling will change tax system rules for unmarried couples

Jan 23, 2024 13:20
By radiokerrynews
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South Kerry man hopeful Supreme Court ruling will change tax system rules for unmarried couples

A South Kerry man, who's campaigned for tax benefits to be extended to unmarried couples, hopes that a Supreme Court ruling will pave the way for change.

Yesterday the Supreme Court ruled that a Tipperary man was entitled to a widower's pension, even though he wasn't married to his late partner.

Cahersiveen man Sean Griffin has been living with his partner for 15 years.

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He says the current tax system discriminates against partners who are living together but are not married or in a civil partnership.

Mr Griffin feels yesterday’s ruling will benefit such couples:

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