Clare Daly (Dublin North, United Left)
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296. To ask the Minister for Finance further to parliamentary Question No. 245 of 20 October 2015, if he will clarify the apparent contradiction in the last two paragraphs in his reply in the context of information collected by the Fingal Senior Citizens Forum in respect of the home renovation incentive ( details supplied). [37618/15]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the application for the HRI tax credit must be submitted through Revenue's MyAccount portal at . As previously explained, there is no paper process for HRI. The HRI system accumulates the value of the various qualifying works carried out, thereby simplifying the process of claiming the tax credit, but the application requires an electronic declaration submitted by the applicant. This is a necessary check to ensure that the tax credit is going to the person entitled to it.

The increasing investment and emphasis on Revenue's online offerings is in line with the Government's Public Service ICT Strategy of digital first to deliver improved efficiencies and better value for money, as well as providing more user centred and innovative services for customers. Revenue has confirmed that where the HRI applicant is not e-enabled, a family member or trusted third party can provide assistance. Alternatively, Revenue will assist a person in registering for MyAccount and in submitting their HRI claim.

If the Deputy wishes to provide my officials with the applicant's details, I will pass these to the Revenue who will be happy to follow-up to ensure that the applicant receives his/her entitlements as soon as possible.