Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 March 2015
100. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons who have taken up the special assignee relief programme in each year since its inception; if he will provide a breakdown by nationality of persons who have taken up the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12650/15]
View answerI am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that they will shortly finalise a report for presentation to me in relation to the Special Assignee Relief Programme for 2012 and 2013, which I intend to publish in due course. I will draw the Deputy's attention to the report when available.
I am also informed by the Revenue Commissioners that a similar report will be prepared in relation to 2014. However, as the tax returns for those who availed of the relief in 2014 are not due for submission to Revenue until later this year, the 2014 report will not be finalised until early 2016 at the earliest.
I would point out that a review of the Special Assignee Relief Programme was published on Budget Day. This report contained some statistics in relation to the take-up of the scheme. The report can be found on the Department's website at: http://www.finance.gov.ie/sites/default/files/Report_on_SARP_final.pdf
