'Irresponsible' to cut inheritance tax, say Soc Dems, as Sinn Fein stay silent on its call for hike

"The Social Democrats have stated that reducing inheritance tax would be 'irresponsible' given the state's heavy reliance on corporation tax receipts, especially amid global economic turmoil."

"Taoiseach Micheál Martin has expressed a desire to reform the inheritance tax system, which has sparked renewed debate among political parties regarding its fairness and implications."

Social Democrats oppose reducing inheritance tax, citing the state's heavy reliance on corporation tax receipts. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has called for reform of the inheritance tax system, prompting political parties to clarify their positions on the matter. The ongoing global economic turmoil adds complexity to discussions about tax policies and fairness in the inheritance tax system, highlighting differing views among political factions.

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