Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
467. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to recent issues with the salaries of teachers in which the tax deductions were calculated incorrectly; and if the teachers will be recompensed for the error. [32542/18]
View answerIt is the responsibility of all employees to ensure that their Certificate of Tax Credits and Standard Rate Cut Off Point are available to their employer. The Certificate sets out the total amount of the tax credits and standard rate cut-off point to which employees are entitled together with the equivalent weekly and monthly figures.
The details as submitted by Revenue are implemented in each payroll period for which the certificates are received. The details on the certificate are calculated by the Revenue Commissioners and this Department has no authority to amend the certificates. If any teachers paid on payrolls operated by my Department are of the opinion that the details submitted by Revenue are or were incorrect, they should contact their local Revenue office to ensure that an amended certificate is submitted.
