The court heard that the couple were supported by People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett and the Community Action Tenants Union (CATU) for renters. Inheritance taxThe court also heard of possible inheritance tax implications for the beneficiaries, even though the house sale has been delayed. Judge Quirke heard that previously, 14 protesters turned up at the executor’s home and that Ms Flood and the TD were present. The court heard that Mr Lodge was co-owner of his parents’ home in Kilbarrack, Dublin, where his mother lives; however, it was not open to them to move there. Judge Quirke remarked that these were unusual circumstances and noted, “no reference sought, no reference given”.

Source: The Herald September 14, 2023 21:14 UTC