Tax Reliefs Abolition

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2013

Tuesday, 29 January 2013

Questions (251)

Michael McGrath

Question:

251. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance in view of the usefulness of his carbon tax relieving measures for environmentally friendly heat and power cogeneration in Finance Act 2012, when it is proposed to designate competent authorities under Section 81(g) of the Finance Act 2012 to review and approve systems appropriate to the relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4136/13]

Written answers

Minister for Finance

I have decided that that the Commission for Energy Regulation should be the designated authority for the relief set out in Finance Act 2012 and CER has acceded to my request to perform this function. The process of designation is underway and a number of issues are being finalised between Revenue and the Commission for Energy Regulation so that the relief can be applied.