Written answers

Tuesday, 26 September 2017

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Farm Household Incomes

Photo of Charlie McConalogueCharlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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438. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on introducing a proposal by an organisation (details supplied); if he has discussed the proposal with the Minister for Finance. [40470/17]

Photo of Michael CreedMichael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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The pre-budget submission referred to relates mainly to a proposal to address farm income volatility through an income stabilisation measure.

Currently, income volatility for farmers is addressed in the income tax system through “income averaging”. There have been a number of changes made to improve that system in recent years including an adjustment last year, allowing for an opt-out in an exceptional year e.g. in a year of lower commodity prices when cashflow is reduced.

In relation to new proposals in this regard, I make an annual submission to the Minister for Finance on taxation matters relating to agriculture. The views of all stakeholders who engage with me and my Department inform that submission.

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