Peter Barry
Question:96 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Finance if he will allow personal donations to charities as deductions against income assessed for income tax.
Written Answers. - Donations to Charities.
While I appreciate the good work done by charities, I am afraid I could not agree to the introduction of such a relief. The relief would be contrary to tax policy as it would narrow the tax base. It would also involve a significant cost to the Exchequer which could not be contemplated in current budgetary circumstances.