Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 11 July 2018

Committee on Budgetary Oversight

Summer Economic Statement: Discussion

3:30 pm

Photo of Declan BreathnachDeclan Breathnach (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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What is the level of communication and dialogue between the Minister's officials and the UK revenue authorities on taxation decisions? For example, when the sugar tax was introduced last year, there was synchronisation to ensure it would have no detrimental effect. Is there dialogue on a regular basis in the run-up to budgetary decisions, in particular on taxation, to ensure there will be balance North and South and the implications in the context of Brexit?