Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 357: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the delays in issuing P60s in respect of 2005; the reason for same; his views on whether this will delay the payment of overpaid tax to taxpayers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2809/06]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that, each year, employers are requested to inform Revenue of the number of blank P60s they require. These forms are distributed in late November or early December. No delays were experienced in that regard in 2005.

Employers who do not notify Revenue of their P60 requirements following the initial invitation to do so can receive the forms subsequently by contacting Revenue and blank forms are issued without delay. In the circumstances, therefore, issue of P60s by Revenue is not impacting on the repayment of tax to those who may have overpaid. Employers must provide the completed P60 to employees within 46 days from the end of the year. In respect of the year 2005, employers have until 15 February 2006 to provide the completed P60 to the employee.