Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2022
373. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Finance if a person has tax credits with a PPSN using false Identification, if those tax credits can be kept and assigned to their correct identification in cases in which they are granted permission to stay given that this concern could not be answered by the Irish Immigration Service website or by legal advice sought (details supplied). [29137/22]
View answerThe allocation of Personal Public Service Numbers (PPSN) is a matter for the Department of Social Protection. Obtaining a PPSN using false documentation is an offence under social welfare legislation. I am advised by the Department of Social Protection that where a person is allocated a PPSN incorrectly, the Department of Social Protection takes all necessary steps to ensure that the personal details of that person, such as name, address, date of birth etc. are updated correctly and associated with their PPSN.
I am advised by Revenue that there are a wide range of tax credits, reliefs and allowances provided for in Part 15 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997.
Eligibility for these credits, reliefs and allowances is based on the conditions and criteria attached to each individual measure, and it is necessary to consider the full facts and circumstances of an individual’s case in order to determine his or her entitlement to same. In relation to the scenario outlined by the Deputy, the person would be allocated the credits to which they were entitled based on their own particular circumstances.
If an individual taxpayer is unsure about the credits, reliefs and allowances that he or she may be entitled to, or if the person believes they are receiving incorrect tax credits, they should contact Revenue. Contact details for the appropriate area in Revenue can be found on the Revenue website.
