Tax Exemptions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2017

Tuesday, 28 February 2017

Ceisteanna (261)

Michael McGrath

Ceist:

261. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance to set out the total exemption from corporation tax on qualifying income and gains from rental property claimed by real estate investment trusts in each year from 2013 to 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10387/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Finance

I am informed by Revenue that due to their obligation to observe the confidentiality of taxpayers' information and the low number of REITS currently operating here, it is not possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy.