Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 April 2010
69 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Finance, further to Parliamentary Question No. 200 of 16 February 2010, if the computer difficulties have now been resolved; if he will provide an explanation for the ongoing delay; the number of outstanding claims for mortgage interest relief for top-up mortgages; the average waiting time per customer and the longest waiting time of any customer. [14404/10]
View answerThis is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners. I am informed by Revenue that the necessary internal computer changes have recently been completed. Some 2,700 taxpayers have provided additional information required of them by Revenue in relation to top up mortgages. Each case requires an individual review to confirm entitlement to mortgage interest relief in the light of the information provided. Some 550 reviews have been completed to date. Where entitlement to mortgage interest relief is confirmed, arrangements are in place to have any arrears due paid directly to taxpayers. I am advised by Revenue that details of the average waiting time and the longest waiting time of any customer are not available but Revenue has confirmed it is focused on completing the remaining reviews as quickly as possible.
