Departmental Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2020

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Questions (1053)

Peter Burke

Question:

1053. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost to the Vote of his Department if the rate of employer PRSI was increased to 15.75% for the portion of salaries over €100,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4708/20]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (Shane Ross)

The estimated cost to the vote of my Department if the rate of employer PRSI was increased to 15.75% for the portion of salaries over €100,000 is €135,000. This is inclusive of the Agencies under my Department's remit which are exchequer funded.