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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2018

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

Questions (186)

Pearse Doherty

Question:

186. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 203 of 23 October 2018, if he will clarify the nature of the deliberative process mentioned; when this process began; and when it will be concluded. [45006/18]

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Written answers

I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the deliberative process referred to in the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 203 of 23 October 2018 concerns the tax treatment of food supplements.

Following a submission received from the Irish Health Trade Association (IHTA) on this subject, Revenue commenced a review of their guidance in this area which involved the engagement of an expert to advise on the matter and an invitation to the IHTA to make a further submission. The expert report was received in October 2017. Following an analysis of the report and consultations with sector representatives, the matter was brought to the attention of my Department and the Department of Health ahead of the recent Budget with a view to considering policy options that might bring clarity to the food supplement sector.

I have decided not to introduce any legislative changes at this time and I am informed that Revenue will now consider how to proceed on the basis of the existing legislation, including whether any change to their guidance is necessary. When this process is concluded Revenue will publish the expert report. The existing guidance on this matter will continue to apply until such time as Revenue issues revised guidance.

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