Tax Credits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 April 2024

Thursday, 11 April 2024

Ceisteanna (164)

Pearse Doherty

Ceist:

164. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of individuals who have contacted the community welfare office on account of the fact that they could not receive the mortgage interest tax credit due to having insufficient income and income tax credits; the number of such individuals that have received a payment as a result; the total value of such payments made as a result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15938/24]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Heather Humphreys)

In Budget 2024, the Government announced a new temporary mortgage interest tax credit (MITC). This MITC applies to the 2023 tax year only.

The vast majority of people who are eligible should be in a position to avail of the credit through the tax system and should engage with Revenue on this matter. However, it is estimated that there may be a small number of people who are not liable for tax but who meet the scheme eligibility criteria. People not eligible for the budget 2024 MITC through Revenue may register with my Department by sending an e-mail to [e-mail].

To date, my Department has received just three queries in relation to the new temporary MITC. Additional information has been requested in each of these cases in order to process their applications.

If the Deputy has a specific example of somebody who is not liable for tax but who he feels is eligible for the MITC, I would ask him to please bring the person's details to my Department's attention.