Corporation Tax Regime

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 February 2017

Tuesday, 7 February 2017

Questions (179)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

179. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance the discussions that are taking place regarding protecting Ireland's corporation tax levels following Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5870/17]

Written answers

Minister for Finance

Taxation is a sovereign Member State competence and decisions at Council require unanimity.  Ireland's sovereignty on tax matters is not affected by Brexit and therefore there have been no discussions at EU level around the impact Brexit will have on Ireland's corporation tax.