Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 September 2018
138. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the anticipated changes in the volume of tax collected as a result of the modernisation of the PAYE system from 2019 on the basis of no other changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38407/18]
View answerBudget 2018 included provision for an additional €50 million in Income Tax receipts during 2018 arising from preparations for PAYE Modernisation, which is scheduled for implementation on 1 January 2019. I am advised by Revenue that, while it will be necessary to wait until after the year end to fully assess the outcome, preliminary analysis indicates this target will be met.
