asked the Minister for Finance whether he will introduce proposals for legislation to amend the law relating to death duties in so far as they affect professional and clerical classes, in view of the feeling that they are unjust.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Death Duties.
The current year's fiscal proposals have, as the Deputy will appreciate, been embodied already in the Budget and Finance Bill. While it was not possible in the circumstances of this year to take full account of all the questions that might have arisen and while naturally no forecast can be made as to the future, the matter referred to by the Deputy will be examined in due course in the light of the then existing situation.
Is the Parliamentary Secretary aware that the Taoiseach spoke at great length on this subject, referred to it as a most unjust tax and stressed that it should be remedied at the earliest possible opportunity?
The Taoiseach will be back next week if the Deputy cares to ask him about it.