Tax Code

Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016

Friday, 16 September 2016

Questions (298)

Clare Daly

Question:

298. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether it is acceptable for a company (details supplied) to use charities to facilitate hedge funds cutting their tax bills; his proposals regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25662/16]

Written answers

Minister for Finance

The matter of whether it is acceptable for a company to use charities to facilitate hedge funds cutting their tax bills is a question best referred to the Charities Regulator. It is my understanding that this issue is currently subject to an in depth review.