Jeremy Irons urges tax breaks for restoration projects

Oscar-winner Jeremy Irons has called for tax breaks for people who restore Ireland’s historic castles and great houses.

Mr Irons, 66, who spent six years and millions of euro restoring Kilcoe Castle outside Skibbereen in West Cork, said the Government should make the money spent on such heritage projects Vat exempt.

Tax breaks are currently available for these projects only if the property is opened to the public.