Michael McGrath
Question:160 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of research and development tax credits granted in each of the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9342/12]
View answerTuesday, 21 February 2012
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I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the total amounts of research and development tax credits allowed from 2006 to 2009, the latest year available, are shown in the following table:
|
Year |
Research and Development Tax Credit |
|
€m |
|
|
2006 |
74.7 |
|
2007 |
165.6 |
|
2008 |
146.0 |
|
2009 |
216.1 |
The credits shown above are derived from the corporation tax returns for accounting periods ending in 2006 to 2009.