I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the estimated full year yield to the Exchequer from the suggested increase in the rate of 1% in the annual charge would be of the order of €0.8 million. This estimate is provisional and subject to revision.
It should be noted that this estimate is based upon an assumption that there would be no behavioural impact of this change, which could lead to a less than expected impact on Exchequer yield. In addition, the realisation of any estimated yield from an increase in taxation on assets relating to property is subject to movements in the value of such assets, which are currently occurring in the economy.