Written answers

Thursday, 30 June 2011

5:00 am

Photo of Pearse DohertyPearse Doherty (Donegal South West, Sinn Fein)
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Question 87: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm when the review of the universal social charge promised in the Programme for Government will commence; the terms of reference of the review; the person that will conduct the review; when the outcome of the review will be presented to Cabinet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18135/11]

Photo of Michael NoonanMichael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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The review of the Universal Social Charge has commenced. A working group has been established consisting of officials from the Department of Finance and the Revenue Commissioners and they will consult as necessary with other Departments. Submissions from other interested parties will of course be considered in that context.

The Terms of Reference of the review are broad and wide-ranging and include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

·Low paid income earners;

·Persons over 65;

·Medical Card Holders;

·Widows/Widowers;

·Self-employed;

· Public Service Pensioners;

·Employer contribution to PRSA; and

·Any other issues (including any operational issues that have arisen in the administration of the charge).

When the review is completed and the findings are presented to me, I will make any necessary decisions in the context of Budget 2012.

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