State Bodies Code of Conduct

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017

Tuesday, 20 June 2017

Questions (1791)

Sean Fleming

Question:

1791. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if all State bodies under the aegis of his Department have furnished a report confirming the State body has complied with its obligations under tax law for 2015 and 2016 as required under the code of practice for the governance of State bodies; the action which was taken regarding those bodies that did not submit such requests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28665/17]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment

All of the State Bodies under the aegis of my Department have confirmed that they are tax compliant for the year 2015. In relation to the 2016 accounts all of those Bodies which have submitted accounts to date are also in compliance.  There are a number of Bodies which have yet to submit their 2016 accounts due to differing statutory deadline requirements, but all will be requested to confirm compliance with  tax laws in accordance with the code of practice for the governance of State Bodies.