Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 4 Feb 1997

Vol. 474 No. 3

Written Answers. - Taxation of Couples.

Noel Ahern

Question:

76 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Finance if the issue of the tax problems of co-habit-ing couples will be dealt with in the 1997 Finance Bill in view of previous discussions and the undertaking that the issue would be addressed when divorce was introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2933/97]

Minister for Finance (Mr. Quinn)

This is an issue which is being kept under on-going review and proposals in this area, if any, are a matter for consideration in the context of the Finance Bill to be published in the next few months.