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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McGrath: I thank Ms Feehily.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McGrath: I welcome Ms Feehily and her colleagues, Ms Dempsey and Mr. Gladney. I thank them for appearing the committee at short notice. The net issue is that if people choose the debit or credit card payment method, they will have to pay in advance of the calendar year to which the liability relates and I have some sympathy for the Revenue because it is working within the confines of legislation....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McGrath: If the Revenue required people who wish to pay with a debit or credit card to give those details in the new year, that does not necessarily mean it is removing the option for other people to pay by direct debit over 12 months because when they indicate in November that this is their preferred option, Revenue could require them to provide their account details and so forth then in order that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McGrath: How many have taken the debit or credit card option?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McGrath: That is 20%.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McGrath: Approximately 40,000 have paid.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McGrath: Revenue would have to find a way to implement that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McGrath: I am sure they would not mind not having the choice of paying it now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McGrath: Approximately 40,000 have as of today had their debit or credit cards debited for the LPT.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McGrath: Absolutely. With regard to why Revenue cannot retain the card details and put the transaction through in the new year, is that a contractual issue with the payment provider?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McGrath: I refer to penalties relating to returns. There has been considerable confusion and public commentary on the issue. I know that Revenue has extended by one week the deadline for paper filing, which is welcome. However, what will be the Revenue approach to people who miss the filing deadline? Will it take a lenient approach given that there has been such confusion?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McGrath: 73. To ask the Minister for Finance if the home renovation incentive scheme applies in circumstances (details supplied). [47520/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Eligibility (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McGrath: 79. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers that will be impacted in 2014 by restriction on tax relief on contributions to large pension pots outlined in budget 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47611/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Eligibility (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McGrath: 82. To ask the Minister for Finance the way he will ensure that the restriction on tax relief on contributions to large pension pots will apply equally to workers in the public and private sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47614/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Collection (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McGrath: 80. To ask the Minister for Finance the provision that will be made for persons wishing to pay the local property tax by means of deduction from their current account for customers of the two banks who recently indicated their intention to cease offering retail banking services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47612/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McGrath: 81. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a breakdown of the tax yield from his plan to restrict tax relief on private medical insurance policies by income band; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47613/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Application (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McGrath: 83. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers who will be affected by standard rating of pension tax relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47615/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Application (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McGrath: 84. To ask the Minister for Finance the tax yield that would be achieved by standard rating pension tax relief by income band; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47616/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McGrath: 99. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reconsider the decision to withdraw a teacher from a new primary school (details supplied) in County Cork in view of the fact that new pupils are expected to enrol in the school shortly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47416/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Issues (7 Nov 2013)

Michael McGrath: 150. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the options open to a local authority tenant who has been offered the possibility of purchasing the home from the local authority but where the valuation put on the property by the authority appears to be excessive; the rights the tenant has to challenge the valuation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47456/13]