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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 13 Jun 2001

Vol. 538 No. 1

Written Answers. - Tax Incentives.

Jimmy Deenihan

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191 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number of individuals or companies who have benefited from the park and ride tax incentives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17382/01]

Park and ride tax incentives are provided for in the Finance Acts 1999 and 2001. A person wishing to avail of the capital allowances and reliefs available must make a formal application in writing to the relevant local authority. If the local authority is satisfied that the park and ride facility and associated development, where relevant conforms to the guidelines issued by my Department and also conforms with the relevant sections of the Finance Act, it may issue a certificate which will enable the developer to avail of the tax incentives.

The Department of the Environment and local Government issued guidelines on park and ride facilities and associated residential development to local authorities in August 1999. Guidelines on associated commercial development are currently being finalised and will issue shortly.
The Department does not hold information on the status of applications for park and ride tax incentives, which is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners and relevant local authorities.
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