Written answers

Tuesday, 26 February 2013

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an analysis of outstanding unpaid corporation tax for the past five consecutive years; and if he will provide information as to the corporations liable for the outstanding sums. [9847/13]

Photo of Michael NoonanMichael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the details of the amounts of Corporation Tax that remained outstanding for each of the last five years are set out in the following table. These figures relate to each individual year and do not represent the cumulative totals at the end of each period.

Total Revenue/Net Receipts
Total Debt

€m
Debt Under Appeal

€m
Debt Available for Collection

€m
Year ended 31 March 2012
4,218
177
112
65
Year ended 31 March 2011
3,500
331
244
87
Year ended 31 March 2010
3,944
315
247
68
Year ended 31 March 2009
3,889
364
273
91
Year ended 31 March 2008
5,071
219
77
142

Debt that is under appeal by the taxpayer is not available for collection until the issue(s) under appeal are resolved. The debt that is categorised as available for collection includes debt that is subject to phased payment arrangements and /or is subject to active collection, included collection enforcement.

I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that in line with their long-standing policy, and legislative provisions, details of the corporations liable for the outstanding liabilities may not be provided due to confidentiality obligations.

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