Tax and Social Welfare Codes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

Ceisteanna (536)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

536. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider the introduction of a third band of employers PRSI contributions on the balance of all salaries exceeding €100,000 as a revenue generating measure; if not, the reason for her decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38524/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

The introduction of a third band of employers’ PRSI contribution rate payable on the balance of all salaries exceeding €100,000 could only be considered in a Budgetary context and would have to take account of the Programme for Government commitment to maintain the standard 10.75% rate of employer PRSI.