Ivor Callely
Question:141 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Finance the number of people who received refunds of deposit interest retention tax in 1991; the comparison figure for 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5391/00]
Written Answers. - Tax Rebates.
I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the number of DIRT refunds made in 1991 was 23,618 and the corresponding figure for 1999 was 13,010.
Statistics available on refunds of deposit interest retention tax do not distinguish between refunds made to individuals aged 65 or over, to incapacitated individuals, and those made to approved charities.