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Irish Examiner
5 days ago
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Say a prayer for Marian Park home - it's entry level to Cork's Blackrock at €325k for a 760 sq ft two-bed
THERE's a bit of a difference in the positioning of the last three letters of the address of this property sale —No 55 Marian Park in Cork's chi-chi suburban Blackrock is not to be confused with Blackrock's Marina Park, a rapidly evolving public space, green lung, and eco-park in the making. 55 Marian Park has off street parking and faces west to the back 'This is entry level Blackrock,' says the selling agent of No 55 Marian Park, a mid-terrace, original-sized two-bed mid-1900s home, newly listed, with a €325,000 AMV. No 55's a former local authority home, just east of Beaumont and near a 1950s era Marian shrine off Church Road, and it has just 760 sq ft as it's currently configured. But, hey, don't be too sniffy about origins or size: just compare this to the listing of a similar era and similar-sized former Co Council home at 3 Fr McSweeney Tce in Scilly/Ardbrack Kinsale: that's a one-bed, 750 sq ft semi, with a whopping €1.35m price tag. No 3 Fr McSweeney Terrace, Ardbrack, Kinsale is a one-bed with a €1.35m AMV As it's Kinsale, it's likely to get close to this lofty sum, as neighbouring No 12 Fr McSweeney Tce (albeit slightly larger) in the same Scilly location fetched just last year — 'cos of the setting and the Kinsale harbour views. Well, back in Cork, Marian Park doesn't have water views. Here, the value of No 55 is underpinned by the Blackrock location and 'address' — none too scanty, and it's already over €1m 'cheaper' than its Kinsale cousin. It's in Cork city's southside suburbs, right on Church Rd, 150 metres from Blackrock's hurling heartland, the GAA club, function room, and pitches. It has the main Blackrock Rd a kilometre or so due north, where Church Rd meets the Circle K and convenience shop and the access point to the massively popular Blackrock greenway along the old rail line route. Blackrock village then is another half kilometre or so from Church Rd, whilst Skehard Rd is to the south, giving access to Mahon Point and the south city ring road/N40: it's a location for life? Clean condition Selling No 55 is Brian Olden of Cohalan Downing and it's been a well-kept rental for a number of years, but now is certain to find a private buyer who can just move straight in — it's clean and tidy — and they can make plans for upgrades at whatever pace suits them and with any future or further budget they might have. Rear view of 55 Marian Park Homes on No 55's left and right hand sides (pictured here) have both previously extended to the back, all sharing a perfect westerly aspect, and the garden is long and can take a sizeable add on: Google Earth shows a mid-terraced home four or five doors away on the Skehard side with an extension that may have trebled that one's accommodation? Adding on to the back of No 55 will take some thought, however, given the pre-existence of extensions on its immediate neighbours' homes and any impact doing similar will have on them … nothing a good architect can't deal with. Right now double-fronted No 55 has a double aspect/front-to-back reception room left of the central hall, and on the right is a tiled reception room/ dining room linking to a rear kitchen with back garden access. Both reception rooms have black fireplaces, one fancy, the other plainer, and above are two bedrooms (one with a fireplace) and a bathroom with shower over the bath. The BER's an F, windows are aluminium and heating is via gas, while the back garden has a steel shed, a tiny timber shed and a concrete-built outhouse handily plumbed as a laundry/storage space along the boundary with the right hand neighbour. Prices at Marian Park over the past decade have ranged from €150,000 to €560,000 (for No 38 in 2023), depending on size, aspect, and condition. VERDICT: Entry level indeed now for Blackrock. Prices at Marian Park over the past decade have ranged from €150,000 to €560,000 (for No 38 in 2023,) depending on size, aspect and condition. What is unvarying is the ever-strengthening appeal the Church Road setting has, as Blackrock's appeal and amenities such as Marina Park continue to soar.
Hi Dubai
21-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Ministry of Finance Expands Corporate Tax Exemptions to Foreign-Owned Entities
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued a new decision expanding corporate tax exemptions to certain foreign-owned entities, aligning the nation's tax framework more closely with global standards. Under Cabinet Decision No. (55) of 2025, foreign entities that are wholly owned by specific exempt persons — including government entities, government-controlled entities, qualifying investment funds, and public pension or social security funds — can now qualify for corporate tax exemption, provided they meet the prescribed conditions. Previously, exemptions under Federal Decree-Law No. (47) of 2022 were limited to entities incorporated within the UAE. Foreign entities, even those fully owned by exempt bodies or operating through UAE branches, were excluded from the tax break. The Ministry stated that the updated policy ensures consistent tax treatment between domestic and foreign entities under common ownership by exempt persons. This change aims to enhance the UAE's appeal as a base for holding companies and supports its broader goal of maintaining a fair, transparent, and competitive tax regime. The decision is part of the UAE's continued efforts to align with international tax standards while supporting investment-friendly policies that strengthen its global economic position. News Source: Emirates News Agency
The Hindu
29-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Teachers' body opposes proposed school restructuring programme, calls for protests from May 5 in Andhra Pradesh
Leaders of Andhra Pradesh Teachers Federation (APTF) are gearing up for protests in a phased manner from May 5, against certain policies, including the proposed school restructuring programme, which they feel would be detrimental to the interest of the school education sector. The federation leaders plan to stage protests at old taluka headquarters on May 5, dharna at district headquarters on May 9 and a State-level dharna in Vijayawada on May 14. The previous government introduced incoherent policies that led to chaos in the school education sector. The current TDP-led coalition government had promised to clear the chaos and come up with coherent policies, but instead, this government is adding to the confusion, said federation's State president Ch. Manjula and general secretary K. Bhanumurthy. They said the previous government proposed to merge Classes 3 to 5 in the High Schools, but the current regime proposes to merge even Classes 1 and 2 also, which is unacceptable. They said the federation was also opposed to the variation in allocation of teacher-student ratio in each school individually. The leaders said the present system of primary schools (Classes 1 to 5) and High Schools (Classes 6-10 or 12) in every village should be continued and instead favoured integration of pre-primary education with primary schools. They said schools that include Classes 6 and 7 should have four School Assistant posts and those with Classes 6,7 and 8, should be allocated six School Assistant posts as per GO. 55. Every primary school should have at least two Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) posts regardless of the student strength and a uniform teacher-student ratio should be maintained across the State, they demanded, adding that additional section should be created in high schools where the number of students exceed 45 per section. They said the department should implement teacher promotions based on the State-wide seniority lists and the existing State and Subordinate Service Rules and implement Telugu as the medium of instruction as recommended by the National Education Policy (NEP)- 2020. Their other demands immediate implementation of the 12th Pay Revision Commission (PRC), release of the three pending DA instalments and clearance of dues related to the 11th PRC and other pending financial arrears.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Legislature day 7: Fluoride removal and constitutional changes you should know about
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The Utah Legislature is moving full speed ahead as we continue to monitor the various bills and motions that seek to become law within the State of Utah. As we enter the seventh day of the session, here are some bills, votes, and hearings that you should be aware of. With yesterdays passage of H.B. 269, several new bills have been circled on the Senate and House calendars for consideration in todays floor sessions. Floor sessions are always scheduled to start at 11 a.m., and go on till noon. As of this writing, the House currently has 53 bills on its reading calendar that are waiting for a vote, the Senate has 3 bills waiting for a final vote, and 36 bills waiting for a second vote. In today's session, appropriation bills — or funding bills — will be up for consideration. The House prioritizing base budgets for higher education, community and economic development, general government, transportation, and the national guard. In the Senate, funding bills for public education, natural resources, criminal justice, and social services have been marked for a second vote before moving to a final vote on the senate floor. In an update from yesterday, the Senate has yet to pass S.B. 55, which gives property owners access to the sheriffs department to remove trespassers from their properties. It remains on the final vote calendar, and could be voted on sometime today. Todays session will start off with several appropriations meetings beginning at 8 a.m.. The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee will hear several budget proposal from Utah's universities. Also on our radar is the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee, which will several budget proposal from Utah's public lands and wildlife agencies. Starting later at 2 p.m. will be the various standing committee considering new bills and resolutions. Most significantly will be H.B. 267 — or Public Sector Labor Union Amendments — consideration by the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee. If passed by committee, it will move to the Senate floor for consideration, and passage by the Senate. Thus inching the bill closer in becoming law. Additionally, S.J.R. 2 seeks to amend Utah's Constitution to require 60% of a vote on indicatives making or increasing taxes. Also on our radar is the the House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee, which is considering moving forward H.B. 81, which would remove fluoride from all of Utah's public water systems. Also being considered is S.B. 30, which would give Governor Spencer Cox the authority to enter into a interstate compact of forest fire resource sharing. Additionally there is H.B. 203, which is a bi-partisan bill seeking to reform the state medical cannabis program. The final hearing we are watching is the House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee. Here legislators will decide the fates of several bills that would require armed guards and other safety measures in schools (H.B. 40), including minors in possession charges if they bring dangerous weapons to school (H.B. 128), and lastly a bill that would set criminal penalties when an individual fails to store their firearms and they are accessed by a minor (H.B. 132). The public is welcomed to participate in any of the hearings, and links to do so can be found on the legislatures website. For continuing coverage of the 2025 General Session, visit Inside Utah Politics. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
