Commission on Taxation Report.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2009

Tuesday, 6 October 2009

Questions (148)

Michael Ring

Question:

241 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance his views on the proposals contained in the taxation commission’s report with regard to charities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34098/09]

Written answers

Minister for Finance (Deputy Brian Lenihan)

The Commission on Taxation have made a number of recommendations in relation to the tax treatment of charities and other approved bodies, as well as in relation to tax relief for donations to such bodies.

The Government will consider these recommendations along with all of the other recommendations from the Commission on Taxation in the context of preparations for Budget and Finance Bill 2010.