State Bodies Code of Conduct

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017

Tuesday, 20 June 2017

Ceisteanna (1707)

Seán Fleming

Ceist:

1707. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if all State bodies under the aegis of his Department have furnished a report confirming the State body has complied with its obligations under tax law for 2015 and 2016 as required under the code of practice for the governance of State bodies; the action which was taken regarding those bodies that did not submit such requests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28662/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

There are twelve State Bodies under the aegis of my Department as outlined below. In relation to 2015 all of the Bodies furnished a report to my Department confirming tax compliance. As regards 2016, four of the Bodies have furnished a report confirming tax compliance. These are Coillte, Irish National Stud, National Milk Agency and the Veterinary Council of Ireland. I am awaiting receipt of reports confirming tax compliance from the remaining eight State Bodies which will be forwarded to my Department in the normal manner following completion of the audit of their 2016 financial statements by the Comptroller and Auditor General.

State Bodes under the aegis of my Department

- Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board

- Bord Bia

- Bord Iascaigh Mhara

- Bord na gCon

- Coillte

- Horse Racing Ireland

- Irish National Stud

- Marine Institute

- National Milk Agency

- Sea Fisheries Protection Authority

- Teagasc

- Veterinary Council of Ireland.