Social Insurance.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2006

Tuesday, 5 December 2006

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Ceist:

396 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount of revenue which was raised in 2005 by way of the 2% health contribution within PRSI. [41202/06]

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Minister for Social and Family Affairs (Mr. Brennan)

The amount of revenue raised in 2005 by way of the 2% health contribution was €1,131m. This includes the sum of €139m collected under Schedule D Income Tax (self-employed) remitted directly by the Revenue Commissioners to the Health Service Executive.