Michael Healy-Rae
Question:61. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if he will reverse his decision to tax maternity benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13395/13]
View answerWednesday, 13 March 2013
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The position is, as I stated in my Budget day speech of 5 December 2012, that from the 1st of July 2013, Maternity Benefit will be treated as taxable income. I have no plans to reverse this decision.