Tax Reliefs
Seanad Éireann — 2026-06-24
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Maria Byrne (FG), Agricultural Panel

I thank the Minister of State for his response. I understand that a significant amount of money comes from the inheritance tax. It is almost like a form or double taxation. The people who earn the money have already paid tax on it, and now the person who is going to inherit it has to pay tax on top of it again. While I understand that a change would cost a lot of money, I pay tribute to the End Discrimination in Inheritance Tax group, which has been thorough in setting out the issues that people, especially childless couples, are facing and the predicament they are in. I am glad to note that figures will be published shortly, and I will be looking at them carefully. I understand that there has to be a balanced budget, but tax has been paid on this money already and that is something that really needs to be looked at. I think we need to do some sort of major reform in that area, and I would appreciate if the Minister of State would take that message back to the Department.

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Sitting date: 2026-06-24