Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 155: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will not reduce tax relief that persons receive on paying for the care of an incapacitated person in their home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41323/09]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I assume the Deputy is referring to the recommendation made by the Commission on Taxation that tax relief be only allowed at the standard rate for the expenses associated with the employment of a carer for an incapacitated individual. The recommendation in question will be examined along with the other recommendations of the Commission as part of the preparations for the Budget and Finance Bill.