Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 October 2016
105. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has received a reply to the formal request for the Brazilian listing of Ireland as a tax haven to be suspended from the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31448/16]
View answerA formal request for Ireland to be removed from the Brazilian list was submitted by Ireland to the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service on 27 September. We understand that this request is still being considered and we have not yet received a reply. Our Ambassador in Brazil remains in contact with the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service and is seeking a response and our removal from the list as soon as possible.
I strongly reject any allegations that we are a tax haven. Ireland does not meet any of the international standards for being considered a tax haven. Ireland is fully compliant with all international best practices in the areas of tax transparency and exchange of information. Ireland is a committed and active participant in international efforts to reform the international tax system. On Budget Day I published an Update on Ireland's International Tax Strategy which highlights our continuing efforts in this regard.
