George Lawlor (Wexford, Labour)
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230. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has considered any proposals to introduce and incentivise employee ownership trusts in Ireland similar to those available in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33309/25]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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I note the Deputy’s query on employee ownership trusts in Ireland.

It will be of interest to the Deputy that last year an independent review of share-based remuneration, carried out by Indecon International Consultants on behalf of my Department, was published. The review is available on the Department website at: www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=.

This review made a number of recommendations, including recommendations concerning employee ownership.

As part of the process of determining future policy in this area, consideration will be given to all recommendations made in the review. As part of these considerations, the Department has engaged with relevant stakeholders, including the Irish Pro Share Association (IPSA).

Additionally, and as the Deputy will appreciate, decisions regarding taxation measures are made in the context of the annual Budget and Finance Bill processes, at the appropriate time, and having regard to the sound management of the public finances and my Department’s Tax Expenditure Guidelines.