Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 64: To ask the Minister for Finance the saving to the Exchequer if the income tax relief for the rent a room scheme was abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11945/12]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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On the basis of information provided in tax returns for the income tax year 2009, the latest year for which the most recent detailed information is available, the cost to the Exchequer of income tax relief for the rent-a-room scheme is estimated at approximately €5.6 million. On this basis the full year yield to the Exchequer of abolishing the tax relief would be of the same order.