Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 7 Mar 1990

Vol. 396 No. 7

Written Answers. - Agreement with US.

Edward Nealon

Ceist:

32 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for Finance the progress, if any, which has been made with the signing of the reciprocal agreement with the United States in order that Irish citizens resident in this country at present and who are drawing United States social security benefits will be no longer taxed on these benefits in this country; and when the agreement will come into operation.

Minister for Finance (Mr. A. Reynolds)

The existing double taxation arrangements between Ireland and the United States are at present the subject of active negotiations. The treatment of United States social security pensions in the hands of Irish residents is under review in that context. It is not possible at this stage to forecast when the negotiations will be completed and when the new treaty will come into force.