Written answers

Thursday, 11 December 2008

8:00 pm

Photo of Emmet StaggEmmet Stagg (Kildare North, Labour)
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Question 50: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on allowing tax relief at the marginal rate, or other appropriate financial supports, on charges for IVF treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45368/08]

Photo of Brian Lenihan JnrBrian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The position is that health expenses relief will be granted at the standard rate only in respect of expenses incurred from 1 January 2009 with the exception of nursing home expenses which will continue to be granted at the marginal rate.

Issues relating to financial support for health care are a matter in the first instance for the Minister for Health and Children.

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