Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017
876. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality 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. [28673/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy could not be compiled in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly when the information is available.
The following deferrer reply was received under Standing Order 42A:
I refer to Parliamentary Question No. 876 for answer on 20 June 2017, in which you requested confirmation of the furnishing of a report by all bodies under the aegis of my Department confirming tax compliance for 2015 and 2016, in line with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies.
As you will recall, the information you requested could not be obtained in the time available, and I undertook to contact you again.
I can confirm that, while some of the bodies in question overlooked the need to formally confirm that compliance in their reporting arrangements for 2015, all bodies under the aegis of my Department have provided assurance they are tax compliant for the years 2015 and 2016.
My Department has reminded the bodies under the aegis of my Department that, where applicable, they should include a formal confirmation of tax compliance in the annual Chairperson’s Comprehensive Report to the Minister for 2016, as set out in the Business and Financial Reporting Requirements of the 2016 Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies.
Separately, I am advised by the Garda Authorities that, and as you will be aware, the taxation status of certain entities attached to the Garda College in Templemore is the subject of further review, which is ongoing at present.
I hope this information is of assistance.
