Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)

I am aware of the importance of stock relief. When I meet farmers, particularly young farmers or those intending to hand a farm on to a younger family member, the importance of the scheme is often mentioned. This relief has been extended several times in the past and it is a matter for the Minister for Finance and the discussions that are ongoing on the budget.

I met the IFA and other farm organisations on the forthcoming Estimates and each organisation also met the Minister for Finance this week. I am sure they put forward their proposals on taxation when they had the opportunity.

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