Pension Levy Yield

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 February 2015

Wednesday, 4 February 2015

Ceisteanna (53)

Michael McGrath

Ceist:

53. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the final yield from the 0.75% pension fund levy in 2014; the way this compared to the projected yield at budget time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5059/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Finance

I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that final receipts in 2014 from the Stamp Duty levy on pension fund assets, introduced in the Finance (No.2) Act 2011, are €743 million. The forecast yield for 2014 was €675 million.

Question No. 54 answered with Question No. 51.