Gas Exploration Revenue

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 February 2013

Wednesday, 27 February 2013

Questions (104)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

104. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the declared profits from Kinsale Gas since its commencement; the total tax take to the State and the effective tax rate; if he will provide a breakdown by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4597/13]

Written answers

Minister for Finance

I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that for reasons of taxpayer confidentiality they are not in a position to provide the information sought by the Deputy.