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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2018

Tuesday, 2 October 2018

Ceisteanna (164)

Fergus O'Dowd

Ceist:

164. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance his plans to reduce or equalise life assurance exit tax from its current rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40100/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Finance

I assume that the Deputy is referring to exit tax as applied to Life Assurance products. In general, consideration of any changes to the tax system are undertaken within the annual Budgetary and Finance Bill process. As is normal, the Deputy will appreciate that I cannot comment on any possible changes in advance of the 2019 Budget.