Political Party Positions
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A green tick indicates a pledge of support has been
taken. |
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An orange circle indicates a commitment to examine
charities VAT in government |
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A red x indicates no pledge of support has been taken
yet. |
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Fianna Fáil
“If re-elected Fianna Fáil in government will consider
VAT paid by charities in the context of a budgetary framework.”
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Fine Gael
"Fine Gael supports in principle a VAT compensation scheme
for charities. If elected to Government, we will work with stakeholders
to implement such a scheme in the context of putting the charity
sector on a proper regulatory footing." |
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Green Party
“The Green Party will:
- give charities a refund on VAT paid on donations in order to
support their positive contribution to Irish society.”
The Green Party Manifesto specifies a figure of €32m to allocated
in this regard. |
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Labour
In our manifesto “The Fair Society” we are committed
to introducing a comprehensive regulation of charities as a priority.
We hope to engage in Government with the various Groups to see how
we can then address the broader issue.” |
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Progressive Democrats
The Progressive Democrats manifesto states the party will:
“Legislate to regulate the charity sector and examine how
VAT is levied on charitable organisations”
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Sinn Féin
No party position has been stated, individual candidates may have
expressed their support |
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Socialist Party
“I would like to give my support to the Irish Charities Tax
Reform Group
Pledge -
I support the introduction of a VAT compensation scheme for Irish
charities, in proportion to their voluntary fundraised activities
based on
audited accounts.
I will highlight this issue publicly during the course of the general
election campaign and actively work to have a VAT compensation scheme
for
charities included in the next Programme for Government.” |
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