Seán Fleming (Laois, Fianna Fail)
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195. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if all State bodies under the aegis of her Department have furnished a report confirming the State body has complied with its obligations under tax law for 2015 and 2016 as required under the code of practice for the governance of State bodies; the action which was taken regarding those bodies that did not submit such requests; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28672/17]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The following is the position regarding the furnishing of reports confirming compliance with tax law obligations by the state agencies under the aegis of my Department:

Enterprise Ireland has included confirmation of tax compliance for 2015 in the agency’s 2016 letter to the Minister. Enterprise Ireland will again be confirming the same compliance for 2016 in the Chairperson’s letter to the Minister over the coming weeks.

The National Standards Authority of Irelandhave submitted reports regarding compliance with their obligations under tax law for 2015 included as part of the Chairperson's comprehensive report to the Minister. A report for 2016 will be submitted when it is finalised in the coming weeks

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commissionhas furnished its report confirming its compliance with its obligations under tax law for 2015. Its report for 2016 will be submitted to me following completion of the audit of its accounts.

The Personal Injuries Assessment Boardhas furnished its report confirming its compliance with its obligations under tax law for 2015.  I expect to receive its report for 2016 shortly.

The Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority's Annual Report for 2015 and 2016 states that it has systems in place to ensure compliance with all statutory obligations including those relating to taxation.  The Agency has confirmed to the best of its knowledge and belief it is tax compliant, and has been so since it was established.

Science Foundation Irelandsubmitted a statement of tax compliance to the Minister on 20 June 2016 in conjunction with the submission of the SFI 2015 Annual Report. The SFI 2016 Annual Report and accompanying submission has yet to be submitted to the Minister.

IDA Irelandhas submitted a report informing me that it has complied with its obligations under tax law for 2015. I expect to receive its report for 2016 shortly.

The Health and Safety Authorityreport that it was in compliance with its obligations under tax law for 2015 was submitted to the Minister as part of the HSA 2015 Annual Report. The HSA Annual Report for 2016 is currently being finalised and the HSA 2016 report on compliance with obligations under tax law will be in included in this.