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Pension tax relief limits

Summary

Róisín Shortall asks when legislation will restrict pension tax relief, particularly the proposed €80,000 income threshold. She is told it will be dealt with through the budget and subsequent Finance Bill.

I wish to ask the Taoiseach about the €2.6 billion bill for pension tax relief, which predominantly benefits the better off. What about restricting this tax relief to people with incomes below €80,000, as promised in the programme for Government?

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

That is a matter for the budget.

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It has been promised. When can we expect legislation?

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I imagine it will be in the Finance Bill.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

That is a matter for the budget and the finance Bill that will follow.

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