330. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Finance in relation to the inheritance tax, his plans to abolish the tax in the forthcoming budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31208/15]

Preparations for budget 2016 and the consequent Finance Bill are ongoing. It would not be appropriate for me to comment on what changes, if any, are being considered to capital acquisitions tax (which applies to gifts and inheritances) or any other tax measure.