asked the Minister for Finance if the lump sum paid by way of gratuity to civil servants, teachers, Gardaí, and local authority and mental hospitals' staff, etc., is subject to income-tax.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Income-Tax on Gratuities.
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The answer is in the negative.
This matter has been causing concern to certain people about to retire in my constituency. May I take it that information received from unions indicating that the gratuity is subject to income-tax is without foundation?
That is right.