Benchmarking Awards.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 March 2004

Wednesday, 3 March 2004

Questions (120)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

191 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he has examined the extent to which pay awards including benchmarking have been eroded by income tax, particularly in some pay categories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7103/04]

Written answers

Minister for Finance (Mr. McCreevy)

I have made no such examination nor do I see a reason to do so. Benchmarking pay increases, like all other pay increases or other increases in income, are subject to the normal tax rules that apply generally to income earners in the State.