Tax Credits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 July 2012

Tuesday, 17 July 2012

Ceisteanna (99)

Robert Dowds

Ceist:

103 Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Finance the capacity, if any, he has to reduce tax credits for persons and couples who earn more than €100,000 per annum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34691/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Finance (Deputy Michael Noonan)

The Programme for Government states that as part of the Government's fiscal strategy we will maintain the current rates of income tax together with bands and credits.